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Organic dairy farming prohibits use of synthetic hormones, like rBST, to increase milk production. Conventional dairy farms may use these to optimize output.

Organic dairy farming prohibits the routine use of antibiotics. In conventional farming, antibiotics may be used more liberally to prevent disease or promote growth.

Rotational grazing involves moving dairy cattle between pastures to allow for natural regrowth of grasses. Unlike conventional farming, this practices minimizes soil erosion and encourages biodiversity.

Organic dairy farming bans the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), while conventional dairy farming may utilize GMOs in feed or for other purposes.

Organic standards require dairy cows to have significant access to pasture during the grazing season, which is not necessarily a requirement in conventional dairy farming.

Organic farms often use manure as natural fertilizer, reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers. Conventional farms may prioritize synthetic fertilizers for nutrient management.

Organic dairy cattle are fed organic feed grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, differentiating it from conventional feed which may contain such additives.

Organic dairy farms often implement practices to preserve water quality and reduce water usage, while conventional farms may not have such stringent water conservation measures.

Organic dairy farms aim to conserve biodiversity by maintaining varied ecosystems and avoiding mono-cropping, unlike many conventional farms that may cultivate single crops extensively.