To ensure the quality of Canadian milk products, all producers must conform with Canadian regulations and Health Canada’s decisions regarding antibiotics, hormones and more.
There is limited research comparing organic and conventional foods, including milk. Emerging studies suggest that organic milk may contain higher levels of certain nutrients compared to conventionally produced milk, but the relevance of these findings regarding nutrition and health is unclear.
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Read moreRecent attention has been raised in the media regarding the use of palm fat derived supplements in cow feed and the impact this may have on the properties of butter, particularly as related to its firmness. Below is some information to answer frequently asked questions on this topic....
Continue readingAre there antibiotics in milk? Dairy regulations in Canada are very clear. When a cow is receiving medication, the dairy farmer must follow strict protocols.
Continue readingAre artificial growth hormones to increase cows' milk production allowed in Canada? No. Growth hormones, such as recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST), have not been approved for sale in Canada.
Continue readingSome milk products don’t require refrigeration. How is that possible? UHT pasteurization and aseptic packaging allow milk to be kept at room temperature.
Continue readingScientific evidence supports the fact that there is no need to be concerned about the health consequences of consuming milk products.
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