Health, Doctors and Common Sense

In 1993 the US dairy industry changed dramatically. That year the FDA approved the use of a genetically-engineered form of bST, sparking a controversy that has persisted over the last thirteen years, leading to law suits and disputes over public health and safety. Many organically-minded consumers switched over to “hormone-free milk,” only to later learn that there was no such thing. What is rbST anyway, and how does it affect cows? The intent of this article is to sort through the issues concerning rbST, so that you can make an informed decision about the milk you buy.

Sorting through the Issues of Organic Milk

Tags: Bst, Consumers, Controversy, Cows, Dairy Industry, Fda, Fda Approved, Free Milk, Health And Safety, Law Suits, Organic Milk, Public Health And Safety, Thirteen Years