Our Herd

Here at hassop family farm, we are a little different to other dairy farms.

Have a read of our frequently asked questions about our herd:

What breed are your cows?

Our cows are a mixed herd of Friesians, Montbéliardes and Jerseys. Our cows are incredible animals, and their milk is naturally higher in proteins and butter fats – that means more flavour and health benefits in your milk!

Are your cows free range and grass fed?

Absolutely, only the best for our ladies! You can be assured that all of our cows are free-range and grass-fed, grazing fresh pastures of our nutritious organic green fields from early Spring to late Autumn. Those who live near us can testify that our winters can be harsh; to protect the girls from the bitter weather, we bring them inside, where we supplement their diet with our home-grown organic silage (preserved grass).

How many times are they milked a day?

Our ladies are also only milked once a day, whereas other dairy farms, can be milked twice if not three times a day. Our cows leisurely stroll into the parlour in the morning and then the rest of the day and evening, they can happily graze in the fields as nature intended.

We are proud to say it is all about the quality of the milk not the quantity here at Hassop Family Farm. The taste of our milk and the welfare of our animals prove that!

What happens to the calves?

It’s important that our young calves grow into healthy, happy cows, and the welfare of our animals is central to our way of life. We nurture and care for the calves in small groups where they can be closely monitored and can play with other calves. They are reared into healthy animals who will later join the milking herd, alongside their mothers.