A cow can't give milk until she's given birth to a calf . Cows are BIG eaters. A cow that chows on only grass can make 50 glasses of milk a day. Milking Cows Cows have been called nature's own milk factory on four hooves. Today, farmers use machines to milk more than 100 cows per hour.
Many farms also have computers to help track how much milk a cow makes.
After milking, the milk is cooled to 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Truck drivers then deliver the milk to dairy processing plants across the country. That's why it tastes so fresh. At the plant, the milk is tested, homogenized and pasteurized to make it great tasting. My Thirst Milk is then put in cartons or jugs and delivered to your favorite store, school or even your house, so you can enjoy it any way you like.