What does rbST stand for?

Recombinant Bovine Somatotropin (growth hormone used in dairy farming)

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A study sponsored by recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST) manufacturer Elanco, a division of Eli Lilly and Company, has found that the growth hormone, the supplement approved by the U.

rbST manufacturer declares hormone is safe

Posilac is the brand name for a hormone called recombinant bovine somatotropin, or rBST.

Monsanto sells controversial cow hormone for $300M

rbST: Recombinant Bovine Somatotropin, a growth hormone that increases milk production in dairy cows.

Got milk - of many kinds; Health concerns lead to wide array of new ...

Dairy farm demand for recombinant bovine somatotropin will continue to grow, although to a lesser extent than in previous years, given a weak dairy market and ongoing culling of dairy farmer ranks.

US SALES OF AG BIOTECH PRODUCTS ARE EXPECTED TO ADVANCE MORE THAN 12 ...

In November 1993, the FDA approved the sale of milk from cows treated with recombinant bovine somatotropin (rBST), a genetically engineered version of a naturally occurring growth hormone.

Debating BST 'til the cows come home

which markets recombinant bovine somatotropin, or rBST, also known as recombinant bovine growth hormone, or rBGH.

Ice cream firm pushes for hormone labels

A dairy can, however, label its milk as coming "from cows not treated with rBST" -- for recombinant bovine somatotropin, the synthetic version -- as long as a disclaimer is included that says "No significant difference has been shown between milk derived from rBST-treated and non-rBST-treated cows.

Across the Nation

When injected into cows, recombinant bovine somatotropin (rBST), sometimes called bovine growth hormone, increases milk production by at least 10 percent.

Milk from engineered hormone: udderly safe