❓ Hon Jim Scott asks about the approval and potential health risks of Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH) in WA dairy cattle. The Minister confirms it's not approved and acknowledges awareness of related animal health concerns reported in the scientific press.
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(1) Has Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH) (also known as rBST or Posilac ) or recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST) been approved for use in dairy cattle in Western Australia? (2) If so, when? (3) Is the Minister for Primary Industry aware of studies which have shown a 50 percent risk increase of lameness and a 25 percent risk of increase of mastitis (udder infections) from the use of these growth hormones? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister
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12 September 2000
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34 days
(1) The National Registration Authority has not registered Bovine Growth hormone (rBGH/rBST/Posilac) for use in Australia, nor is it under consideration at this time. (2) N/A. (3) The Minister is aware that there have been news articles in the scientific press referring to possible animal health and/or welfare issues associated with the uses of this product in dairy cows.
(2) If so, when? (3) Is the Minister for Primary Industry aware of studies which have shown a 50 percent risk increase of lameness and a 25 percent risk of increase of mastitis (udder infections) from the use of these growth hormones? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The National Registration Authority has not registered Bovine Growth hormone (rBGH/rBST/Posilac) for use in Australia, nor is it under consideration at this time. (2) N/A. (3) The Minister is aware that there have been news articles in the scientific press referring to possible animal health and/or welfare issues associated with the uses of this product in dairy cows.
(3) Is the Minister for Primary Industry aware of studies which have shown a 50 percent risk increase of lameness and a 25 percent risk of increase of mastitis (udder infections) from the use of these growth hormones? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The National Registration Authority has not registered Bovine Growth hormone (rBGH/rBST/Posilac) for use in Australia, nor is it under consideration at this time. (2) N/A. (3) The Minister is aware that there have been news articles in the scientific press referring to possible animal health and/or welfare issues associated with the uses of this product in dairy cows.
Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The National Registration Authority has not registered Bovine Growth hormone (rBGH/rBST/Posilac) for use in Australia, nor is it under consideration at this time. (2) N/A. (3) The Minister is aware that there have been news articles in the scientific press referring to possible animal health and/or welfare issues associated with the uses of this product in dairy cows.
(2) If so, when? (3) Is the Minister for Primary Industry aware of studies which have shown a 50 percent risk increase of lameness and a 25 percent risk of increase of mastitis (udder infections) from the use of these growth hormones? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The National Registration Authority has not registered Bovine Growth hormone (rBGH/rBST/Posilac) for use in Australia, nor is it under consideration at this time. (2) N/A. (3) The Minister is aware that there have been news articles in the scientific press referring to possible animal health and/or welfare issues associated with the uses of this product in dairy cows.
(3) Is the Minister for Primary Industry aware of studies which have shown a 50 percent risk increase of lameness and a 25 percent risk of increase of mastitis (udder infections) from the use of these growth hormones? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The National Registration Authority has not registered Bovine Growth hormone (rBGH/rBST/Posilac) for use in Australia, nor is it under consideration at this time. (2) N/A. (3) The Minister is aware that there have been news articles in the scientific press referring to possible animal health and/or welfare issues associated with the uses of this product in dairy cows.
Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) The National Registration Authority has not registered Bovine Growth hormone (rBGH/rBST/Posilac) for use in Australia, nor is it under consideration at this time. (2) N/A. (3) The Minister is aware that there have been news articles in the scientific press referring to possible animal health and/or welfare issues associated with the uses of this product in dairy cows.
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