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| By Lisa VanWilliams |
It has been a topic of great debate lately and some just say it's a matter of personnel preference. Is there really a difference between the two? The National Dairy Council says no. They state the main difference between the two is that it costs more for the farmers when they want a "certified organic" label. There is a lack of long term clinical studies so there is no conclusive evidence to support that one is healthier than the other.
Legal definition of organic milk is as follows:
In general, livestock used to produce organic milk must be maintained using the methods of organic farming as defined in the jurisdiction where the milk will be sold, and generally must be certified in order to be marketed as organic. In general, these laws require that livestock be allowed to graze on pasture, be fed organic certified feed (which may not include byproducts of animal slaughter), and that the animals not be treated with drugs (although it is also illegal to withhold necessary drugs from a sick animal in order to maintain that animal's organic status).*
The National Dairy Council and The American Dairy Association have provided this great FAQ sheet regarding the differences:
http://www.adadc.com/OrganicFAQ.pdf
It's good to know the facts about the milk your giving your family and then decide which brand works best for your families needs.
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_milk
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