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Glossary: Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone
 


Definition
A genetically-engineered hormone sold to dairy farmers, who inject it into their cows every two weeks to increase milk production. Evidence has accumulated in recent years indicating that rBGH may promote cancer in humans who drink milk from rBGH-treated cows.

Also: rBGH

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Last updated: Aug 15, 2009


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