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Midwest Dairy Association has a menu of fact sheets available for you to learn more about dairy farmers’ care for their animals, the environment and how they produce wholesome, high-quality milk. Additional information sheets include topics related to dairy farms and sustainability; hormones, antibiotics and milk wholesomeness; and the variety and characteristics of milk choices.
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Animal Care on Dairy Farms Fact Sheet
A cow’s health is of utmost importance to dairy farmers. Proper animal care leads to the production of high quality milk. Nutritious diets, healthy living conditions and good medical care are all essential for a healthy herd, and these are among the many animal care practices routinely used by dairy farmers.
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Critical Steps from Cow to Consumer for Wholesome Milk
Dairy farmers across the United States follow industry accepted best management practices to ensure that their dairy cows are healthy and well cared for, that the environment on and around their farms is protected, and that the milk they produce is safe and of high quality.
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Dairy Farms and the Environment Fact Sheet
Most dairy farmers live and work on their farms. It’s important to them to protect the land, water and air for their animals, families, the surrounding communities and for future generations. In addition, environmental practices on all dairy farms are tightly regulated by both federal and state agencies.
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Dairy Food Safety Fact Sheet
The dairy industry takes food safety very seriously. Throughout the years, dairy farmers and processors have worked closely with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and state regulatory officials to establish safety regulations and practices including the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance and the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system.
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