Organic Milk Vs Regular Milk

There are many arguments for and againststated that merely drinking organic milk will not
different types of milk. One example is organicincrease the amounts of CLAs in your body but
milk vs regular milk. Many people wonder whatyou need to eat more fruits and vegetables as
are the differences, which one is healthier andwell. The study also shows the amount of grass
why is one more expensive than the other.the cows eat does not substantially increase the
These questions are easily answered.amount of CLAs in the cow.
Organic milk is defined as being received fromThere are many differences between the two
cows that have not been fed grain with pesticidestypes of milk. The differences can trickle down
in it. In addition, the cow has not been exposed tointo the cost of the milk. Prices of milk do vary
bovine growth hormones or antibiotics. If the cowby region. On the average, a gallon of organic
has received antibiotics, then it has been keptcosts approximately $5.00 and a gallon of regular
away from the rest of the herd for a year.milk costs about $3.50. The cost of the product is
In regards to regular milk the opposite is true. Theincreased for organic milk as it takes more
cows receive a bovine growth hormone thatresources to grow healthy organic feed and hay
assists them with increasing their milk production.for the cows. There is also an increased amount
The grain and hay they receive most likely hasof care given to the animals, as they cannot utilize
been treated with insecticides. If the cowantibiotics.
becomes injured or sick, it will be treated withThere are many differences between organic and
antibiotics.regular milk. The health benefits of organic milk
Even though the cows do receive the hormoneoutweigh the regular milk. Organic milk has no
and the antibiotics according to USDA Standardspesticides, chemicals or preservatives in it. It is a
the cow's milk cannot have antibiotics in it and thehealthier alternative to regular milk. The bovine
milk tanks at diary farms are routinely checked togrowth hormone has been linked to different
make sure they are antibiotic free.adverse health conditions. It is definitely healthier
In regards to increased amounts of CLA ato drink organic and pay the extra price than
professor at the university of wisconsin hasconsume the regular type of milk.