All milk intented for direct consumption should be pasteurized - it's a matter of food safety. Pasteurization is a simple, effective method to kill potentially harmful bacteria without affecting the taste or nutritional value of milk. With standard pasteurization, milk is heated to a temperature of at least 161 degrees Farenheit for not less than 15 seconds, followed by rapid cooling. The Newer Knowledge of Dairy Foods contains additional information on pasteurization.

We have avoided publishing production figures along with our components testing results due to the almost universal tendency for such numbers to be held up against those of commercial dairy cattle in intensive management situations, even though high input production numbers have no relevance to the sort of low input management that today's Randalls receive. Other than 4 or 5 Randalls that have been tried out in modern systems, Randalls have no history of such management. See similar questions...

If your breasts are engorged or feel very full, and your baby has difficulty fixing on, express a small amount only - just enough to soften the areola around the nipple. A breastfeeding counsellor, midwife or health visitor will be able to help with more information or see here . See similar questions...

Find out if the symptoms you're experiencing after drinking an alcoholic beverage could be an allergy. See similar questions...

Flavored milk is simply white cow's milk, with a little added flavoring and sweetener. It's available in numerous flavors, including chocolate, strawberry, banana, and root beer, from whole to fat-free varieties. See similar questions...

Yes, but the butterfat from raw milk will separate out as flakes and will not blend in again when thawed. It may be used for some cooking purposes, however. See similar questions...

Cows eating high quality hay or fresh pasture grasses will give milk with a high beta-carotene content. The beta-carotene gives a slightly yellow color to the cream. As spring comes on and the grass gets more lush and green, the milk becomes an even richer color. You should know that cows eating a lot of high-quality forage give milk that is higher in Vitamin A, CLA, and other fat-soluble nutrients. See similar questions...

In contrast to more typical dairy breeds, Jersey cows give a smaller amount of milk which is higher in butterfat. Our cows are giving about three gallons each, per day. Please note that milk production varies with the season, the weather, the quality of the forage available; and the normal curve of the cow's lactation cycle. See similar questions...

Milk is usually not a problem for someone with a Candida overgrowth. The best type of milk is raw unpasteurized milk. The second best is whole, pasteurized milk from grass-fed cows. The least preferred option is the typical milk you buy at the local store. It is usually from grain fed cows that have been given antibiotics and growth hormones. See similar questions...

The seeds, fruit, and leaves of milk thistle (Silybum marianum) have been used for medicinal purposes for more than 2,000 years. The Roman writer Pliny the Elder, who live from A.D. 23 to 79, reported that the juice of milk thistle mixed with honey "could carry off bile." In Europe, the herb was widely used up through the early twentieth century for the treatment of liver ailments, as well as insufficient lactation. See similar questions...

Eight ounces (1 cup) of fluid milk is a required component of the school lunch pattern. No other beverage (juice, ice tea, or soda), nor food (ice cream, cottage cheese, or yogurt), can be substituted for this required component. See similar questions...

The average length of time it takes for breast milk to come in is 3-5 days. This varies from one individual to another. If you have any questions, please feel free to call one of our Lactation Consultants at (603) 580-4324. See similar questions...

HIV can be transmitted from a nursing mother to her infant through breast milk. Women who live in countries where safe alternatives to breast-feeding are readily available and affordable can eliminate the risk of transmitting the virus through breast milk by bottle-feeding their babies. In developing countries, however, where such safe alternatives are not readily available or economically feasible, breast-feeding may offer benefits that outweigh the risk of HIV transmission. See similar questions...

Our bottles are made of a high quality glass, and we hope to one day have a bottle return program. However, for now, we encourage you to re-use them for storage of dry goods, as a vase, iced tea bottle, or any other unique use you can come up with. We'd love to add new ideas to our site, please share your re-use ideas with us: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it See similar questions...

Goats milk is naturally ultra-moisturizing. Goats milk soap contains capric, caprylic and capronic acids and natural occurring triglycerides. Otherwise known as good fats. The result is a pH level that is good for healthy human hair and skin, while commercial soap can dry out the skin to the point at which it feels taut and itchy. The oil glands are forced to counteract, overproducing oils in an attempt to rebalance the pH of the skin. See similar questions...

First of all, dairy products do not provide sufficient calcium. The countries with the highest dairy consumption are the ones with highest osteoporosis also! All dairy products are extremely acidifying in the body. Dairy is one of the most acidic foods on the PH scale. Calcium is the number one mineral the body uses to buffer against excess acidity, and there is just never enough calcium in any dairy you can eat to offset the acid-producing effect it has. See similar questions...

No. All milk ? both regular and organic ? is tested for antibiotics. Any tanker that tests positive is disposed of immediately. See similar questions...

No. Stringent government standards ensure that all milk is safe, pure and nutritious. The most recent government testing found that all of the milk samples tested were found to be completely free from pesticide residue. See similar questions...