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 utilize milk from cows treated with rBGH because of FDA statements indicating no adverse effects on humans. Oberweis Dairy's decision is rooted in their mission to deliver the "best people, products, and places." All dairy farmers working with Oberweis must agree annually not to use rBGH.