FAQs

Q: Are Lochmead Farms cows treated with the growth hormone (rBST or rBGH)?
A: No. We have never treated our cows with growth hormones and we never will.

Q: Are there antibiotics in Lochmead Farms milk?
A: No. We do not use antibiotics indiscriminately. Not only is every load of milk tested for antibiotics under federal mandate, we would never allow milk from a treated cow to enter production. Cows that receive treatment are separated from the herd until they receive a clean bill of health and treatment is complete.

Q: Is Lochmead Farms milk ultra-pasteurized?
A: No, our milk is pasteurized using conventional methods. Ultra-pasteurization allows for longer shelf life, but negatively affects the milk's taste. We are dedicated to providing our customers with milk that is as near to farm fresh as possible and tastes like it too.

Q: Is Lochmead Farms milk homogenized?
A: Yes, homogenization helps keep the fat from separating, so that every glass of milk is the same.

Q: Is Lochmead Farms milk vitamin fortified?
A: Yes. All of our milk products are fortified with vitamin D. Our Skim, 1%, and 2% are fortified with vitamin A. Whole milk naturally has the right amount of vitamin A. If you are concerned about your calcium and probiotics intake, try our Skim Delight, which has added calcium and acidophilus bacteria, which are beneficial intestinal bacteria that support digestion and immune function.