Bovine somatotropin

The use of recombinant bovine somatotropin in the dairy industry has been widely used since its approval by the Food and Drug Administration in 1994. Recombinant bovine somatotropin injection increases milk yield in dairy cows by decreasing the drastic drop in milk production that occurs after peak lactation. Recombinant bovine somatotropin also stimulates the production insulin-like growth factor 1, which, in turn, stimulates the mammary glands contributing to the increased milk yield (Van Den Berg

Imagine from the moment you are born you are taken away from your mother, mutilated without anesthesia, and forced into a small cage that is already over capacity. From then on you almost never get to leave this cage this is where you will spend the rest of your days. You are beaten, thrown around, and even electrocuted until a certain day, the reason you were born, is here. Today is the day you are going to be slaughtered. You are crammed into a truck, feeling fresh air for the first time, for transportation

Dowdy Biology 100 16 October 2015 Behind the Scenes of Your Cup of Milk Magazines, newspapers, and health blog posts have been talking about the unhealthy consequences of Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH) for many years. The more people grew conscious of what they were consuming, the more they researched about their food. The usage of Bovine Growth Hormone among the dairy industries has caught the attention of many consumers. Countless studies that were done regarding rBGH treated milk only validated the negative

Feedlots are managed facilities where livestock, notably beef cattle, are confined to produce beef for Australian consumers. They aim to increase the amount of meat each animal produces to meet the growing demands of the Australian export market. Associated with the process of confining cattle, are a number of detrimental effects and ethical issues, such as the number of hormones being introduced into the cattle’s diets. Hormones are chemical substances made by cells in one part of the body and released

Outlaw Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone Now   For a moment, put yourself in John Elway's shoes. Imagine getting paid thousands of dollars to do a milk promotion. Now, would you still do the promotion if you knew the milk had come from a cow injected with hormones? The use of rBGH, Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone, has become a concern in the dairy industry. The controversy is over whether or not the hormone is harmful to the cows and people. In animals and humans, there is a growth hormone

Monsanto a sustainable agriculture company. Monsanto Company is a publicly traded American multinational agricultural corporation headquartered in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Founded in 1901 by John Francis, by the 1940s it was a major producer of plastics, including polystyrene and synthetic fibers. Monsanto has become the world leader in genetically modified organisms. Present in 46 countries, leader in biotechnology produces 90% of GMOs grown worldwide (soybean, rapeseed, cotton, corn, etc..) and

Should we continue to Produce and Consume Milk? Milk is one of the most commonly consumed drinks in the world today, but it rarely occurs to people to think about where their milk is coming from and how it is produced. The production of milk can bring up several ethically concerning questions, as well as health concerns. In the milk industry, the mistreatment of animals is a prevalent concern. Once learning the facts of milk production, one may begin to reconsider the extensive role that milk plays

William (Colby) Starr 10589136 Food Inc. Portrayal of Monsanto In 2009 a movie by the name of Food Inc. was released that challenged the production of food we eat. The movie examines everything from the science of seeds all the way through the consumption of the food, the food’s often negative effects on the body. The movie ends with the line “You can change the world with every bite”. This quote embodies the heart behind movie that change starts with the individual, and how they make food

Intro Many companies, like McDonalds, lie about what actually goes on at their farms. “Free range” “Cruelty free” “Killed in a humane way” Those are just some the things that consumers are told and believe everyday. Saying thank you to the animal before munching on its flesh and bones doesn’t excuse what happens to them. The abuse and torture animals go through at factory farms isn’t fair and needs to be stopped immediately. Animals You shouldn’t have to be an animal lover to get upset over the

Humans are born with the natural tendency to aid one another through mediums such as being proactive on social as well as ethical issues. When one compares this natural tendency to the industries of today, one see’s this voluntary behaviour in a deliberate and compelled act by most involved, which is truly known as Corporate Social Responsibility. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is known to be the voluntary model that is not only used by many businesses, but industries themselves to self-regulate