Garelick Farms Milk with No Added Artificial Growth Hormones

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

The following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) will help to explain more about our commitment to providing high-quality milk that’s always fresh, delicious and all natural.

What is rBST?
rBST (Recombinant Bovine Somatatropin) is a synthetic version of the naturally occurring hormone BST (Bovine Somatatropin) produced by cows. Some dairy farmers treat their cows with rBST to increase milk production.

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How can you be sure that the milk has no added rBST?
Our farmers have agreed not to treat their cows with the bovine growth hormone. They have signed affidavits pledging that commitment and the farms are inspected regularly. Our rBST programs are also continually monitored by state regulatory agencies.

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How will I know that the milk has no added rBST (artificial growth hormones)? Is there something on the label that will help me identify this?
Yes, there will be a gold seal on the front label declaring that the milk has no added rBST. The seal reads, “Our Farmers’ Pledge: No Artificial Growth Hormones”.

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Do all Garelick Farms products now have no added rBST?
At this time most gallons of Garelick Farms brand white milk and plastic half gallons are certified to have no added rBST. We are limited in scope by the available milk supply that is certified to have no added rBST. As more becomes available, we will phase in additional products.

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What about antibiotics in your milk?
As a processor of healthy, nutritious dairy products, you can be assured that we strictly follow state and federal regulations to ensure the continued quality and safety of our dairy products. All milk delivered to our processing plants is tested for impurities that would compromise quality. If antibiotic residue is detected, the entire tank of milk is immediately discarded, never to reach our customers. Government data indicates that less than one tanker in 1,000 tests positive for animal drug residue.

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* No significant difference in milk from cows treated with artificial growth hormones.