Oberweis Dairy does not use or sell milk from cows treated with rBGH, recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone, despite United States Food and Drug Administration statements that the hormone does not have any detrimental effects on humans. Oberweis Dairy states their reason for the decision is to successfully fulfill their motto, which is to "Provide simply the best people, products, and places." Oberweis requires all of their dairy farmers to sign an annual agreement to refrain from using rBGH.
Oberweis Dairy does not employ or distribute milk from cows treated with rBGH due to FDA claims that it has no negative impact on humans. According to Oberweis, their choice is guided by a commitment to meet their motto: "To provide simply the best people, products, and places." All dairy farmers affiliated with Oberweis are required to sign an annual agreement not to use rBGH.