rBGH (recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone) is a genetically engineered variant of the natural growth hormone produced by cows. Formerly manufactured by Monsanto, it is sold to dairy farmers under the trade name Posilac. Injection of this hormone forces cows to boost milk production by about 10%, while increasing the incidences of mastitis, lameness, and reproductive complications.
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After 5 years of declining sales and several legal setbacks, Monsanto has finally decided to dump rBGH! Thanks to consumer pressure, major retailers, dairies, and cafes, from Kroger to Starbucks, have committed to sourcing milk from rBGH-free cows.
Several countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, and the European Union have banned rbGH because of its impacts on human and animal health.
OCA's Millions Against Monsanto campaign has generated over a quarter million emails and petition signatures on the topic of rBGH, helping make rBGH one of the most controversial food products in the world.
Posilac division was sold to: Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY)
NEW RELEASE:
http://monsanto.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=647
MY SOURCES:
http://www.organicconsumers.org/rbghlink.cfm
http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_14008.cfm
http://www.foodprocessing.com/industrynews/2008/074.html
http://monsanto.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=647
http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS129392+02-Oct-2008+PRN20081002
