Agriculture/Dairy

In order to produce Organic Milk, Dairy Farmers should take care of the following things:
Cattle should be fed 100% organic feed. Organic Crops, hay, and pastures should be grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides that have not been carefully screened and approved for use. Non-natural feed additives & supplements such as vitamins &minerals must also be approved for use. Antibiotics should not be used unless the cattle are ill and only approved health care products should be used. All animals must have access to the outdoors. Also, animals over six months of age must have access to pasture during the growing season. The welfare of animals must be attended to. An organic farmer must keep sufficient records to verify his or her compliance with the standards. Genetically modified organisms are prohibited. No synthetic growth hormones should be used. A proper herd health program should be there including strategies for disease prevention, parasitic control, and disease treatment. Animal-based fertilizers are used for organic dairy farming which includes blood meal, bone meal, feather meal & fish meal. Composts and manures are also widely used.