How old does the cow have to be to make cheese?

Question: How old does the cow have to be to make cheese?
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  age,
  cheese,
  cheese making,
  cow
Asked by bikes to Julie on 12 Mar 2013.
- Julie Bland answered on 12 Mar 2013:
  
  Hi,
  On average farmer try to have they cow give milk at 2 years which mean they fall pregnant a bit after 1 year. But it depends in the USA for example they try to make it earlier. Cheese can be make from milk of whatever age but it is better after the first lactation.

Question: How old does the cow have to be to make cheese?