rBGH
Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone
rBGH is a genetically engineered variant of the natural growth hormone produced by cows. Sold to dairy farmers under the trade name Posilac (formerly owned by Monsnato, now owned by Eli Lilly), injection of this hormone forces cows to boost milk production by about 10%, while increasing mastitis, lameness, and reproductive complications.
Thanks to consumer pressure (including OCA's Millions Against Monsanto campaign), major retailers, dairies, and cafes, from Kroger to Starbucks, have commited to sourcing milk from rBGH-free cows.
News
June 17, 2013
The fight over rbGH (recombinant bovine growth hormone) continues, even under new ownership. Read more
News
February 26, 2013
Thanks to resistance from angry consumers, most milk no longer contains the synthetic, genetically modified recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) developed by Monsanto. The unwanted ingredient was in most commercial milk unlabeled until a... Read more
News
October 5, 2011
This month, the Center for Media and Democracy's new Food Rights Network launches a series of interviews with "food and farm heroes." Read more
Essay
November 3, 2011
WASHINGTON -- The State of Ohio today agreed that it will no longer pursue regulations limiting labeling on organic dairy products. Ohio had attempted to prohibit statements on labels which informed consumers that organic dairy products are...
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June 9, 2011
Organic Spies made news by releasing information on the financial interests and campaign contributions of the companies that are represented on the OTA board, but the underlying story of Food Inc.'s efforts to co-opt and water down organic while...
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April 16, 2011
The Food and Drug Administration is worried about what it calls an "important potential public health issue." It could be in your latte or your child's bowl of breakfast cereal. It could be in your refrigerator or freezer. At the very least, the... Read more
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November 1, 2010
Rick North writes about the continued expansion of the number of dairy processors/marketers offering products they certify are free from milk of farmers where cows are injected with synthetic growth hormones. Read more
News
October 25, 2010
Eli Lilly and Co., maker of several blockbuster drugs for cancer, normally is pleased to see its name associated with the disease.
But that's not likely this time. Read more
News
October 1, 2010
Remember way back when when several states tried to ban "rBGH-free" claims on dairy? This was a few years ago now. Monsanto, who owned rBGH at the time, helped found a group of rBGH-loving dairy farmers called AFACT. AFACT then pushed to ban any... Read more
