What is ‘non-veg’ milk? Why is it a sticking point in India-US trade deal?

India and the US are at odds over agriculture and dairy as they rush to finalise a trade deal before Donald Trump’s August 1 deadline. Amid concerns over ‘non-veg’ milk, New Delhi is reportedly pushing Washington for a strict certification to ensure that the imported milk comes from cows that have not been fed animal-based products like meat or blood. But why?

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