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Policies for more information. What is rBST? Should I be
concerned about consuming rBST? Bovine somatotropin, or BST, is
a natural protein produced in the pituitary glands of all cattle
and it helps adult cows produce milk. rBST is the synthetic or
man-made version of this hormone. Chemically they are identical
and there is no laboratory test that can distinguish one from
the other. Consuming rBST free milk is a personal choice. There
is no difference in nutritional content or BST levels in milk
from cows given rBST. How can I be sure there aren't any
antibiotics in my milk? Every load of milk must be tested for
antibiotic drugs before the dairy plant receives it. I want to
make cheese to sell from my own milk at my homestead/farm. Why
do I have to test for antibiotics? The Pasteurized Milk
Ordinance states that all milk must be tested for antibiotic
residues prior to being processed but i