Recombinant Bovine Somatotropin (rbST)

Recombinant bovine somatotropin is a synthetic version of the naturally occurring growth hormone bovine somatotropin. It is not approved for sale in Canada.

Overview of Review of Recombinant Bovine Somatotropin (rbST) by Health Canada

News Release - Health Canada rejects bovine growth hormone in Canada

News Release - Health Canada Re-iterates Position on rbST Review

Report of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Expert Panel on rbST

Report of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Expert Panel on Human safety of rbST

Report of the rbST Human Safety Panel

Key Nutritional Implications

Relevant Articles List - Monsanto Submissions

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