In order to ensure the cows produce the most milk possible, they are often given growth hormones in their feed. The overproduction of milk often leads to mastitis which is a painful inflammation of the udder. It is estimated that 30-50 percent of dairy cows suffer from this ailment.

Do cows produce excess milk?

There is naturally no need for cows to produce more milk than their calves need. Cows usually produce about 1 gallon or 3-4 liters of milk every day under natural circumstances. However, the quantity of milk production of one cow today is a whopping 20-25 liters a day.

Do cows produce milk naturally?

Dairy cows are bred specifically to produce large quantities of milk. Dairy cows are required to give birth to one calf annually in order to produce milk for 10 months of the year. They are usually artificially inseminated within three months of giving birth.