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Many Uses for Dairy Cattle

So many different dairy products start out as milk from dairy cattle. These dairy products are sold all over the world, including milk itself, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, butter, cottage cheese, among others.

Dairy products are very nutritious. Together, milk, cheese, and yogurt provide nine essential nutrients, including calcium, potassium, phosphorus, protein, vitamins A, D and B12, riboflavin, and niacin. Calcium is a major nutrient that helps build strong bones.