Health Stance
Oberweis Dairy has vowed not to use or sell milk from cows treated with rBGH, recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone. They have taken this step despite a statement by the United States Food and Drug Administration which claims that the hormone does not have any detrimental effects on humans. Oberweis Dairy states their reason for the decision is to successfully fulfill their motto, which is to "Provide simply the best people, products, and places."
rBGH has been outlawed in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan and most EU countries.
In addition, Oberweis guarantees that its cows are not fed feed containing animal proteins. Dairy cow diets contain corn and corn silage. Soy meal is used as a protein source. Haylage (chopped hay) and baled (dry) hay are also provided as feed. Vitamins and minerals are added to balance their diets. 90% of dairy herds graze when weather permits.
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