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Dairy FAQ

What is bovine growth hormone?

It is a naturally occurringhormone in cattle that regulates growth and milk production. It mayalso be produced by genetic engineering and injected to cows toincrease milk production. Also called bovine somatotropin(bST).

What is rBGH?

RecombinantBovine Growth Hormone is a controversial,genetically engineeredversion of the Bovine Growth Hormone injected into cows to increasemilk production. Also known as recombinant Bovine Somatotropin(rBST)and marketed by the Monsanto Company as Posilac,it is injected intoroughly 20%of U.S. dairy cattle,but banned in Canada,the E.U.,Australia,and Japan.

What foods have rBGH in them?

Anydairy products that are not labeled organic could have been produced bycows that received rBGH. Look for organic dairy brands or brandslabeled rBGH-free or rBST-free to avoid food made with this growthhormone.

What is MPC or ‚milk protein concentrate”?

Alsoknown as MPCs,the inclusion of this low-quality milk substance indairy products is controversial because it is often imported cheaplyand has not been tested for safety by the FDA.