Bovine Somatotropin And Emerging Issues: An Assessment / Edition 1

by Milton C Hallberg

Overview

This book offers a full discussion of the issues surrounding bovine somatotropin (BST) and a comprehensive review of research findings on the probable consequences of BST, highlighting what is currently known and unknown about this technology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367155445
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	10/19/2020
Pages:	342
Product dimensions:	5.75(w) x 8.75(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Part One: Biotechnology and Society 1. Emerging Trends, Consequences, and Policy Issues in Agricultural Biotechnology 2. Ethical Issues and BST Part Two: Bovine Somatotropin and the Animal 3. BST and Dairy Cow Performance 4. Management of BST-Supplemented Cows 5. BST and Animal Health Part Three: Bovine Somatotropin and the Dairy Sector 6. Economic Evaluation of BST for Onfarm Use 7. Potential Adoption and Diffusion of BST Among Dairy Farmers 8. BST Impacts on Resource Needs and on Beef and Veal Output 9. Impact of BST on Small Versus Large Dairy Farms Part Four: Bovine Somatotropin and the Market Place 10. BST and the Price of Milk and Dairy Products 11. Consumer Responses to Milk from BST-Supplemented Cows 12. Food Safety and Product Quality 13. BST and International Agricultural Trade and Policy Part Five: Policy Conclusions 14. BST: Issues, Facts, and Controversies

Editorial Reviews

Social and natural scientists examine the issues around a controversial growth hormone that has been genetically engineered to increase milk production in dairy cows. Drawing on the widespread literature concerning all aspects from production to consumption, and from research to public policy, they develop a model for evaluating biotechnological novelties that may impact our food and environment. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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