The Evolution of Milk Industry

Milk has developed incredibly over the last thousands of years. Since the raw milk of goats or cows during the beginning of man, to the organics and fatty contents that is produced all over the world today (Vicini). But is the milk people drink today really the same milk from the beginning usage? Recognized by the American Cancer Society, milk is now known to increase the risk of cancer and other medical problems. This all relates to growth hormones, vitamins, and other medications now given to dairy cows, Because of this the United States should modify the regulations for anything put into a cow producing milk for the American population.

Milk is a common drink at any time of the day, and undeniably one of the most popular. Milk does not come in just a liquid form, it is also included in many different foods. When asked about milk most people will say it is good for your bones, supplies calcium, and comes from a cow. Although milk does give the body calcium which allows less to be absorbed from the bones, pasteurization takes out many other vitamins that could help the body (Historical). This includes thiamine, vitamin B12, and vitamin C. And actually while all milk is based on the original look of cows milk, not all milk comes from cows. Today there are five classifications of milk: Whole, 1% or 2%, fat-free, lactose free, and organic. The biggest advancement for milk has been in the lactose-free area where soybeans, coconuts, rice, and other nuts are used to create the white substance (Mattie).

Today it seems that if it is white and fatty then it is good enough, no matter how it is made or where it comes from. According Mike Ewall, affiliated with the United States Justice Network, present day cows are now given the recombinant...

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...d to change these policies. Some action has been taken place by american buyers to sue farmers and mass producers of the polluted milk (Farmers).

This unneeded drug is being used all over the United States, but it is already banned in Europe and Canada (Farmers). So what is health department waiting for? Someone to die? Unfortunately it might come to that for a serious overlook on what is happening. The United States needs to modify regulations surrounding these drugs and take action. Proper education is necessary among the farmers too though, so that they realize the benefits and consequences associated with hormone injection. If it is found out to be harmful then they should make whole hearted effort to not use it and help advancing towards banning the substance. Since the hormone would not only affect their cattle but even have an adverse effect on human beings.