Horse Milk Ice Cream Is Now A Thing – Here’s Why It Can Never Be Ethical

Polish scientists conducted tests to determine the feasibility of using horse milk to make ice cream, citing the growing interest in using mare’s milk for food products. While journalists have explored the potential health benefits of horse milk, such as reduced cholesterol, they fail to question the ethical implications of bringing new animals into the dairy farming industry. Instead of promoting animal agriculture diversification, there are already plant-based alternatives available and new technologies, like precision fermentation, that could create healthier, more environmentally friendly foods.

The dairy industry has become intensive and mechanized to meet cow’s milk demand, leading to health issues for dairy cows. If horse milk became popular, horses might undergo similar mistreatment, adding to the existing exploitation these animals face for meat, blood farming, and entertainment. The media's focus should shift towards promoting plant-based alternatives, rather than encouraging new forms of animal agriculture which would further exploit animals for commercial gain and potential harm.