In households around the world, dairy milk is a staple, but the image of cows grazing in lush green fields is far from the reality. The attempt to meet the growing demand for dairy while maintaining cheap prices leads to poorer animal health. Intensive practices in dairy farming have led to an increase in the …
Buffalo milk is one of the most consumed types of milk around the world after cow’s milk, and has a high nutritional value. There are different types of buffalo, but the water buffalo is most common in dairy farming. How Is Buffalo’s Milk Different from Cow’s Milk? Cow and buffalo milk are different in their …
Injecting cows with synthetic hormones to increase milk production is currently banned in the UK, so British milk doesn’t contain additional hormones. However, cow’s milk does contain some hormones naturally, so milk is never completely hormone free. What Is Bovine Growth Hormone? Bovine somatotropin (bST), also known as bovine growth hormone, is a protein hormone …
Yes, you can buy A2 milk in the UK. Although limited farms and dairy companies supply A2 milk, buying it online is still easy. Read on to find out what A2 milk is, what its benefits are, whether you should switch to A2 milk, and where to buy it in the UK. What Is A2 …
The dairy farming industry can be ruthless. Although the UK dairy industry seems to have some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world, it still isn’t good enough. Fortunately, organic and ethical practices in the dairy industry are rising. What’s the Difference Between Organic and Regular Milk? The key differences between organic and …
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The demand for milk alternatives has skyrocketed in recent years – around 1 in 3 UK adults drank plant-based milks in September 2021, rising to 48% in March 2022. Milk alternatives may also be referred to as milk substitutes, plant milk, vegan milk or vegetable milk. Some products attempt to mimic the flavour and texture …
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Goat’s milk has a lot of potential health benefit, and is often chosen as an alternative to cow’s milk since it’s easier to digest and less allergenic. In many parts of the world such as South Asia and East Africa, goat’s milk is more popular than cow’s milk. In the UK, cow’s milk is still …
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We all know that cows produce large amounts of greenhouse gases, but are the alternatives really better for the environment? There are lots of environmental issues associated with producing both dairy and vegan milk including carbon emissions, land use and water consumption. In this article, we’ll ignore the questions of which type of milk is …
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The short answer is: No, you can’t buy raw milk in UK supermarkets in 2019. Raw milk is a controversial substance these days, and even an illegal one in many parts of the world. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, raw milk is available to buy directly from the producer, but is not allowed to …
Cows are a common sight grazing in the UK countryside, so you might assume that all milk in the UK is grass-fed. However, this isn’t the case as most dairy cows spend a large part of the year inside. Traditionally, cows have been kept inside during the winter from November to March and then allowed …
