There are already experiments in the Netherlands: the rabbits are genetically modified with a human gene to create a milk protein that helps prevent tissue damage for victims of car crashes, strokes and heart attacks.
Research has shown that a New Zealand white rabbit can produce 140ml of milk a day. The milk could be launched in Britain some time this year.
For more, see the original Sunday Times article.
Source: BevBlog
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