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To increase milk production.
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What is the medicine used for dairy cows to increase milk production?
There is no "medicine" that is used for dairy cows to increase milk production. Only a particular growth hormone called rBGH or recominant Bovine Growth Hormone.
Who makes rBGH?
rBGH, or recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone is a synthetic form of growth hormone injected into cows to increase growth rates and milk production. Manufactured by Monsanto, rBGH was introduced to the market in 1993 under the product name Posilac. rBGH is also referred to as rBST (recombinant Bovine Somatotropin).
Is yoplait organic?
No. In 2009, they announced that they will no longer use milk treated with the rbGH growth hormone in their yogurt, but since they are not labeled organic, they can still feed their cows grain that has been genetically modified and/or sprayed with pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
What should you feed cow to get more milk?
rBGH, or bovine growth hormones.
How are a beef cow and a dairy cow alike?
Dairy cows are thinner with huge udders that produces more milk than her single calf needs. Milk from these cows are collected and sold as milk or other dairy products.Beef cows raise calves that are intended for slaughter and red meat consumption for people. They are blockier and more robust than dairy cows, and do not have overly large udders, yet produce enough milk to produce a healthy, good-sized calf.Besides those differences there is many differences in the way the two animals are raised.Reproduction:Dairy - Artificial insemination, calves are born all year round; all heifers born raised on farm as replacements with bull calves culled and sold to be raised as veal; very few dairy farms keep bulls to naturally service cows--use mainly on replacement heifers; cows culled primarily for milking ability, chronic disease and lameness issues; cows bred for and selected for improved milking ability, and very little else.Beef- Natural breeding though AI is also becoming popular in this sector; calves born in one defined calving season lasting from two to four months long, though some breeders opt for year-round calving/breeding; higher selection standards for replacement heifers than dairy; bull calves steered unless raised as bulls via seedstock operation, but never culled and sold like dairy operations do; cows and bulls culled for far more reasons than just milking ability and lameness issues; cows selected not just for improved beef production, but docility, milking ability, mothering ability, feed efficiency, grass-fed genetics, fertility, calving ease, etc.Weaning/Milk Production:Dairy - calves nurse for initial 2-3 days and then put on milk replacer formula; weaned at 4-6 weeks off the bottle; cows are put to work producing/giving milk which is collected for humansBeef - weaned at 6 to 8 months (some go to 10 months) off the cow via natural weaning, truck-weaning, fenceline-weaning or spike-nose-ring/separation weaning; cows only demand for milk is for their own calves, not for human consumption.Housing:Dairy - cows spend most of their time in the barn and some time in the pasture; they also use "calf hutches" to house individual calves.Beef - cows often don't know what the inside of a barn looks like--they live outdoors on pastures or rangelands, sometimes feedlots especially during winter or times when grass is scarce; finisher cattle raised in feedlots until ready for slaughter.Feeds and Feeding:Dairy - Cows require high quality feed for optimum milk production, higher quality feed than what is required for beef cows; Total Mixed Rations of grain, silage/balage and hay mixed together as a specified ration for optimum and maximum milk. Use of recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) commonly used in American dairies for increased milk production. Subtherapeutic levels of antibiotics are also used to prevent cases of acidosis in dairy cows fed TMR rations of 60% to 80% grain in the form of corn.Beef - Many producers turning more and more to raising cows on grass versus feeding them hay, silage or grain, especially during winter and as supplements. Fewer beef herds being raised with supplements such as feed grain. Cattle raised to be slaughtered for beef implanted with growth hormone-stimulating implants to improve growth and feed efficiency. Finisher/fattener cattle raised on a diet of grain-silage mix for fattening. Subtherapeutic antibiotics mixed with feed as a preventative to acidosis and respiratory disease.
Is it true that broiler chicken is given injection for its growth?
Yes, there are some broiler chickens that are given injections for growth. Organic fed chickens are never given any injections.
What is rBGH?
recombinant bovine growth hormone, try wikipedia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bovine_somatotropin
Is water better for you then milk?
Essentially yes, but milk contains essential nutrients as well such as calcium but we got a lot of our daily nutrients from other foods besides milk. Milk also has a high fat and sugar content depending upon which percentage you buy. It can also contains RBGH, which is why I would recommend buying RBGH free milk such as Braums or organic milk to make sure your milk is not contaminated.
Could water be better for you then milk?
Essentially yes, but milk contains essential nutrients as well such as calcium but we got a lot of our daily nutrients from other foods besides milk. Milk also has a high fat and sugar content depending upon which percentage you buy. It can also contains RBGH, which is why I would recommend buying RBGH free milk such as Braums or organic milk to make sure your milk is not contaminated.
What type of bacteria is in milk?
Lactobacillus is the major part of the lactic acid bacteria group, named as such because most of its members convert lactose and other sugars to lactic acid. Bacterial Growth in Milk In both pasteurized and raw milk, various microorganisms succeed one another as the chemical environment of the milk changes. The microbes themselves bring about these changes. The stages of microbial growth are Streptococcus, then Lactobacillus, then yeasts and molds, and finally Bacillus. Streptococci convert the milk sugar (lactose) to lactic acid. The acidity of the milk increases to the point where further streptococci growth is inhibited. Lactobacilli then begin to grow and convert the remaining lactose into lactic acid. Acidity increases further until Lactobacilli growth is suppressed. The lactic acid sours the milk and curdles (coagulates) the milk protein. Yeasts and molds grow well in this acid environment, and they convert acid into non-acid products. Finally, bacilli multiply in the environment where protein is the only nutrient available.
Is there a difference between milk treated with growth hormones and milk not treated with growth hormones?
Marketing campaigns by dairies who do not use growth hormones do not contend that the milk has any difference in taste, texture, or nutrition. In many cases, the claimed effects of the chemicals in dairy cows are debated, and in most cases unsubstantiated or even hyperbole.The chemicals can be found in all foods that contain dairy in the United States and other countries.Which include anything labeled Milk or Soy.Effects include:Increased agingBrittle bones/Bone Marrow diseaseVomitingDizzinessSleepinessLong & Short Term Memory lossWrinklesPremature artificial Grey hair (if it is difficult to pull out, it is contaminated)Weight GainPopping of BonesBreaking of bonesDisintegration of bonesPremature Puberty (Any creature over the age of 5, This means humans can become pregnant at age 4 and up.)Blindness ( in only 78% of all cases of HGH through rBGH Poisoning)Hearing LossDeath (in all cases 100% died before the age of 34)(Note: Including the cows injected with rBST instantaneously)Premature Birth in children & Teens.High Blood PressureDeafness (through or liquid in the Ear)Mucus (High levels enough that cows suffer suffocation)Poor calcium absorption (calcium will NOT absorb into the system)FatigueLoss of StrengthRandom White or Transparent "GLUE HAIR" : (this is a RANDOM white hair that will grow on the body from anywhere it settles in the human body. This hair cannot be removed under normal methods. It sticks to the insides of the human skin like a glue.) Example:Pulling out a normal hair slides out easily but pulling out this hair is near impossible.This hair has no a follicle and cannot easily come out. It will break instead as if a solid object in your body. Prolonged exposure will continue to damage the body.Common milk does not have these effects. Only cows treated with rBST have these side effects brought to you by the FDA & Monsanto Organization.
What are drugs in genetically modified food?
Except for the rBGH hormone used in animals raised for food, genetically engineered food does not actually contain drugs. Genetically modified foods involve extracting a gene from one species (often a bacteria) and inserting it into another species (often corn or soybeans) in order to bring about a desired trait. This process is also used to develop new drugs
