Growth stimulants are usually given to nursing calves which will give the calves a higher weaning weight by five to fifteen percent. The common growth stimulants used are Ralgro (zeranol, synovex C, and compudose which are implanted under the skin of the ear in a pellet. The pellets will not stay under the skin they will dissolve over a period of time which supplies the growth stimulant to the bloodstream. There was been was studies that have shown that he use some implants and the repeated use of implants may cause a decreased percent of cattle grading USDAS choice and may lower palatability of the meat product when finished. All Producers should talk with the buyers of their cattle to determine the correct implant protocol. Recombinant
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“Recombinant Bovine growth hormone was developed and manufactured under the brand name Posilac by Monsanto Corporation and approved by the federal drug Admission in 1993. (Communication Foundation) The controversy centers around the Recombinant Bovine growth hormone which is a synthetic version of a hormone that dairy cows produce naturally. (Weight watchers) Dairy cows that are given Recombinant Bovine growth hormone produce ten to fifteen percent more milk so that producers can use fewer cows to get the milk production they desire. There is a study from 2007 that shows seventeen percent of dairy cows in the United States are treated with Recombinant Bovine growth hormone. However, just like with any drug given there are negative affects when using Recombinant Bovine growth hormone which are increased rate of udder infections commonly known as mastitis which then raises the use of …show more content…
The United States Food and Drug Administration say that the growth hormones being used today in the cattle industry are well-tested and safe to use. When it come to slaughtering male cattle usually grows faster and matures later causing carcasses to be more muscular and contain less fat then female cattle. Food producers usually castrated the males because it changes their behaviors, however, it does not usually improve the meat it sometime cause more fat and less muscle growth. When growth hormones are given to meat producing animals it usually offers great return by giving producers leaner carcasses and meat production efficiency. Some studies show that carcass fat may be decreased by one-third or more by using growth hormones. “there are a measurable levels of all growth promoting hormones are found at slaughter in the muscles, fat, liver, kidneys and other meat organs.” (Organic Consumer Association) Growth hormones not only stay in the meat that we eat but is also excreted in the
“Recombinant Bovine growth hormone was developed and manufactured under the brand name Posilac by Monsanto Corporation and approved by the federal drug Admission in 1993. (Communication Foundation) The controversy centers around the Recombinant Bovine growth hormone which is a synthetic version of a hormone that dairy cows produce naturally. (Weight watchers) Dairy cows that are given Recombinant Bovine growth hormone produce ten to fifteen percent more milk so that producers can use fewer cows to get the milk production they desire. There is a study from 2007 that shows seventeen percent of dairy cows in the United States are treated with Recombinant Bovine growth hormone. However, just like with any drug given there are negative affects when using Recombinant Bovine growth hormone which are increased rate of udder infections commonly known as mastitis which then raises the use of …show more content…
The United States Food and Drug Administration say that the growth hormones being used today in the cattle industry are well-tested and safe to use. When it come to slaughtering male cattle usually grows faster and matures later causing carcasses to be more muscular and contain less fat then female cattle. Food producers usually castrated the males because it changes their behaviors, however, it does not usually improve the meat it sometime cause more fat and less muscle growth. When growth hormones are given to meat producing animals it usually offers great return by giving producers leaner carcasses and meat production efficiency. Some studies show that carcass fat may be decreased by one-third or more by using growth hormones. “there are a measurable levels of all growth promoting hormones are found at slaughter in the muscles, fat, liver, kidneys and other meat organs.” (Organic Consumer Association) Growth hormones not only stay in the meat that we eat but is also excreted in the