• Organic milk has all the nutritional goodness of non organic milk, but as the cow has a more natural diet there are added potential health benefits
• Organic milk seems to reduce the incidence of eczema in young children
• Organic milk is naturally higher in certain nutrients than non organic milk, such as the Omega 3 essential fatty acid- Alpha Linolenic Acid
• Organic milk has higher levels of Vitamin E, Vitamin A, and antioxidants. Drinking a pint of organic milk a day provides 17.5% of the required intake of Vitamin E for women and 14% of that for men, and as much beta carotene as a portion of some vegetables such as Brussels Sprouts
• Organic dairy farms do not use artificial pesticides on pastures where cows graze. UK organic dairy farms are at the forefront of European organic agricultural practices. There are perceived to be many benefits to humans of consuming less pesticide residues
• Organic cows are only given antibiotics when they are ill, and if treated the withdrawal period is at least double the recommended non-organic milk period
• Organic cows are not fed Genetically Modified cattle feed, and their feed is also free from solvents and urea.
• Introducing organic food into your diet is often perceived to be prohibitively expensive. Organic milk is excellent value compared to non- organic, a family of four can make the switch for less than £1 a week.
• Organic farming practices, like using farmyard manure and natural methods of disease and pest control have been shown to have considerable environmental benefits over non-organic farming. The Soil association says that organic milk production is 38% more energy efficient than non organic milk production
• Conversion to organic farming means more wildlife, and a greater variety of wildlife on organic dairy farms
• Organic farmers aim to create a healthy, balanced soil in their fields, rich in natural nutrients and well ‘managed’ by beneficial insects and earthworms
• Organic farmers by the nature of their farming practices ensure nitrates are released slowly, naturally and not in excess into water courses
• Organic cows are not fed and managed in ways that attempt to push them into production levels beyond their natural capacity

These facts are provided by Omsco at www.omsco.co.uk

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