DISQUS

Nic Anderson · 1 year ago

Lauren, You might want to Check your facts and or opinion on the Tradition Dairies use of hormones and antibiotics.......

"It’s possible—likely even–that the cows will be pumped with growth hormones and antibiotics to increase milk production and ward off infection."

.......your assumption couldn't be father from the Truth. Tradition Dairy is not planning on or going to use any growth hormones in their cows and by hormones I will assume you mean (r-bst) the only Growth Hormone allowed for use in milking dairy cows. You might also check your assumptions for antibiotic use in dairy cows and how milk must meet withdrawal times before milk is released to enter into the bulk shipments. Give me a call sometime and I can help you track down professionals that can help you inform your readers more accurately. We sure wouldn’t want sick untreated cows producing milk for your consumption at your favorite local restaurant or your fast food choice Mc Donald’s.

P.S.
A lot of the milk raised in Jo Daviess County is sold to Stockton Cheese. Stockton Cheese Produces over 75% of Karaft Foods Swiss Cheese. I do not believe it is all sold or consumed locally but it sure does support a lot of local Dary Farms Big and Small.

Theresa · 1 year ago

I believe, Mr. Bos, when asked at the original public hearing about the CAFO, said he would not rule out using rbst on his cows if he wanted. Also, unless a load of milk is tested, after each farm was loaded on the truck, you wouldn't know which farm used antibiotics or held them out as long as necessary. Lower levels may or may not be "caught". Yes, Nic, we are farmers, we know what we talk of, and this mega disaster is wrong for JoDaviess County, and won't promote tourisim, who wants to see cow manure!

KarlPMartim · 2 months ago

The city of Berne also operates as switzerland clothing capital of the Canton of Berne, Switzerland’s second most populous cantons.