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Do cows have to be impregnated to produce milk even if it or the company is organic?

April 26, 2017COMPANY cows impregnated milk organic

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Do cows have to be impregnated to produce milk even if it or the company is organic?

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Yes! Cows or heifers must be impregnated in order to continue lactation. The reason that any mammal produces milk is to nourish their offspring. There are hormones that can be injected to lengthen the lactation cycle, but the cow will eventually stop producing milk if she is not impregnated.