Three points to consider regarding the post of organizational statements
about the safety of BST with regard to human health.:
According to an article in Biotechnology Newswatch, Aug. 16, 1993:
1.The AMA developed a promotional video for BST with a *grant from
Monsanto* in the range of $30,000.
2. Monsanto also contributed $50,000 to $100,000 to the American dietetic
Assoc. hotline. The 800 number for the hotline appears in public service
announcements during the AMA video.
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3. Dr. Bauman has been a Monsanto-funded researcher for many years, and
has co-authored numerous articles on BST with Monsanto's own
researchers. (see bibliographies provided in "Bovine Somatotropin and
Emerging Issues: An Assessment", ed. by Milton Hallberg (1992).)
4. Dr. Bauman was an author of the OTA study included in his list, even
though OTA reports are supposed to be "independent".
Lara Wiggert
(please note: this post in no way reflects opinions or agenda of the USDA)