Many consumers express concerns about milk that comes from cows treated with artificial growth hormone. These drugs, called rBST (recombinant bovine somatotropin, also called rGBH, recombinant bovine growth hormone), artificially force cows to produce more milk. Concerns in the European Union based on the protection of animal health and welfare have resulted in a ban of the use of Artifical Growth Hormone. Further the product is not approved for use in Canada.
In order to carry the Maine Quality Seal, dairies must purchase milk from
farms that do not use artificial growth hormone, and at least 80%
of their milk must come from local Maine Dairy farms. At Oakhurst we are proud to carry both the Maine Quality Seal and our own Farmers Pledge emblem signifying that all Oakhurst Milk is made without artificial growth hormone.
Although the FDA has approved use of artificial growth hormone in the United States, Oakhurst knows that consumers want a choice. So Oakhurst will continue working only with local farmers who pledge not to use artificial growth hormone. We feel so strongly about our Pledge that we pay our dairy farmers a premium to supply us with milk from cows that are not injected with artificial growth hormone.
We believe, and our farmers agree, that untreated cows are healthier, happier cows.
So for the sake of consumers who want a choice, and for cows that happily give milk naturally, Oakhurst Dairy will continue its No Artificial Growth Hormone Pledge.
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