kefir and yogurt question

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Hi all,

I was told by someone who sells raw milk that it is best not to use raw milk for

making kefir because some of the bacteria in the milk may compete with the

bacteria in the kefir. Does anyone know if this is true? Is it true for yogurt?

The person who told me this admitted she didn't know much about making kefir but

it seems like a valid point (particularly since she loses a sale of raw milk by

telling me this - she would have more to gain by debunking the idea).

Thanks,

Barb

P.S. Thanks for all your input on my questions to the farmer. I haven't talked

to him again yet, but soon.