Feedstuffs: (Hormone-Treated) Milk is Economical, Safe
Submitted on Jul 19, 2008 (Original item from July 2008)
Diet and Nutrition | Farmed Animals | Food Safety, Additives or Diseases | Food Trends | Food/Product Selection or Purchase Criteria | Meat, Dairy, Egg Consumption | Product Labeling, Certification or Regulation
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Short Description:
According to Mike Hutjens, dairy extension specialist at the University of Illinois, there are no nutritional differences in content, quality, or wholesomeness in milk from cows treated or not treated with rbST, or organic sourced milk.
Abstract:
According to Mike Hutjens, Americans have access to the "safest and most economical" dairy products in the world, and have choices in dairy products, including fat levels, flavors, and sourcing.
Milk from cows treated with rbST do not contain more hormones than other milk, says Hutjens. However, consumers should be wary of certain labeling terms such as "antibiotic free" or "pesticide free." No milk contains antibiotics and the sale of milk with pesticides is illegal.
Spot Check Number:
780
Sponsor:
Feedstuffs
Animal Type:
Cows
Record Type:
Journal Article
Research Method:
In Person Interview/Survey
Geographic Region:
United States National
Year Conducted:
July 2008
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