Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 October 1999. It was answered by Baroness Hayman (Labour) on Monday, 11 October 1999.
Hayman, Baroness
- Question
- In relation to the genetically engineered hormone rBST, which stimulates IGF-1, a blood hormone which causes cells to divide, what research has been carried out into the side-effects of rBST in cows, such as increased mastitis and higher antibiotic residues in milk; whether research has been, or will be, commissioned into related sterility, birth defects, cancer and immunological derangements in both cows and humans; and, if not, why not. [HL 4006].
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 605 c47-8WA; HL 4006
- Session
- 1998-99
- Subjects
- Cattle Health hazards Hormone treatments Milk Side effects Bovine somatotropin Residues
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