Comprehensive study finds Irish grass-fed cows produce more nutritious milk

Researchers say it is the most comprehensive study of its kind.
Comprehensive study finds Irish grass-fed cows produce more nutritious milk

Grass-fed milk

Irish grass-fed milk contains more beneficial nutrients than milk from conventional indoor-feeding practices. 

Researchers from Teagasc and Food for Health Ireland have discovered that dairy cows who operate on an Irish grass-fed system produce milk with greater beneficial nutrients than milk than those kept using conventional indoor-feeding practices. 

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