Reports from 27 dairy farms using alkaline water

In Japan, knowing the positive health benefits and results that were acquired through human consumption, alkaline water was used in place of tap water as the sole source of water for dairy cows.

The results of this water usage is reported in the subsequent findings. The information was obtained through 27 dairy farms along with a report from a group of veterinarians. The source of each report is identified at the beginning of each report.

In general, the following measurable conditions were noted:increase milk using alkaline water

    An increase in milk output by 18% – 28%.
    A notable improvement in the quality of milk.
    Elimination of strong feces and urine odors.
    Healthier skin condition.
    Minimized injury to the udder.
    Decrease in diarrhea cases.
    Strengthening of the legs.
    Increased appetite.
    Able to reduce mineral supplements normally added to the feed.
    Due to an improved health condition coupled with stronger legs, extended the productive life span of the cows.
    Improved the fertility rate and reduced still births in new-born calves.

Aside from the above, the following opinions were noted by the veterinarians:

    A noticeably increased appetite; no new supplements were added to their diet. Increase in appetite noted in older cows also.
    Well digested foods.
    A beautiful sheen on the cows’ hair.
    Higher fertility rate; higher pregnancy rate.
    A new-born calf exposed to alkaline water matures quicker.
    A dramatic increase in milk production.
    Improved liver condition.
    Strengthened legs.
    Minimizing of sicknesses; tremendously improved health condition.
    No adverse conditions noted with the consumption of alkaline water. Lesser visits made by veterinarians.

The following are individual findings that have been noted by each dairy farmer that have replaced tap water with alkaline water.

A. Dairy Farm: Kasahara Ranch
Location: Nomura, Hokkaido
Spokesperson: Mr. G. Kasahara

    The milk output had increase from 7,000kg o 8,900kg or an increase of 27%.
    The use of the alkaline water had instilled a preventive approach to the overall health condition of the dairy cow in lieu of reactive medical means.
    The overall health condition of the herd had improved dramatically.

B. Dairy Farm: Shikawa Ranch
Location: Momembetsu, Hokkaido
Spokesperson: Mr. T. Shikawa

    There was a noticeable improvement in the quality of the milk.
    Despite the high temperature during the Summer months, the milk output had increased dramatically.
    During the previous Summer months, milk output had declined.

C. Dairy Farm: Sudo Ranch
Location: Munetani, Hokkaido
Spokesperson: Mr. M. Sudo