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My recollection of this old controversy is that in this country we have
determined there is no health risk to humans from the consumption of milk
produced by cows using bovine growth hormone. The passages quoted below ire
from a Health Canada news release on their decision not to permit the use of
BGH in Canadian herds. You can view the complete release at
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/archives/releases/99_03e.htm
It is clear that the Canadian decision had nothing to do with risks to
humans and everything to do with risks to animals.
I support the school boards decision.
"The committee's review found no significant risk to human safety through
ingestion of products from rbST-injected animals. Among its key findings
were that rbST poses no carcinogenic risk, that rbST-induced IGF-1 (insulin
growth factor) is insignificant when compared with naturally-occurring
IGF-1, that there is little likelihood of increased antibiotic resistance,
and only a small potential for allergic reactions"
"The veterinary experts cited an increased risk of mastitis of up to 25%, of
infertility by 18%, and of lameness by up to 50%. These increased risks and
overall reduced body condition lead to a 20-25% increased risk of culling
from the herd.
"The findings of the animal safety committee, when combined with our own
assessment, made it quite clear that Health Canada had to reject the request
for approval to use rbST in Canada, as it presents a sufficient and
unacceptable threat to the safety of dairy cows," said Weiner. "The safety
of both human and animal health are critical considerations when assessing a
new veterinary drug," he explained."
Glen Schumann
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From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
> > I am appalled that our school board accepted the $4000 savings to
> >provide our children, especially elementary age, with milk that contains
> >bovine growth hormone! With such a controversial subject as the
effects
> >of BGH on humans, I think the school administration should have
notified
> >the parents at the beginning of school, not just leaving it to the
newspapers
> >to announce to the community. I missed this controversy and have heard
of
> >other parents who were unaware of it, also. Perhaps the schools should
send
> >information about this, home with every student so people know this is
> >happening .
> >
> > Kathleen Giebel
> >
>
> I, too, am disappointed in the Board's decision to purchase growmth
hormone
> contaminated milk. Parents do need to be notified so they can make an
> informed decision as to whether or not they should allow their children to
> drink the milk provided at our schools.
>
> Joanie Heydt-nelson
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