Let’s look at some of the effects of Posilac on bovine health. How we treat our animals often reflects how we treat our fellow man and reveals our character. As I mentioned in an earlier post, the warning insert that comes with the drug spells out just the problems that the manufacturer acknowledges. Reproduction-wise the drug is associated with cystic ovaries, disorders of the uterus and retention of the placenta. Mastitis is acknowledged as well as the increased frequency of medication for mastitis “and other health problems.” The drug increases digestive disorders such as indigestion, bloat and diarrhea. Cows injected with the drug have increased cases of enlarged hocks as well as lacerations, enlargements and calluses of the knee. Perhaps the size of the udders which are so out of proportion to the rest of the body distorts the pelvis and the attached musculature as well as the joints making it hard to walk? Reductions in hematocrit and hemoglobin occur during treatment. The manufacturer recommends discontinuing injecting cows that react with injection sites that repeatedly open and drain. Good call!! They go on to advise that no milk discard or pre-slaughter withdrawal period is required. Hormones! Fresh to your table! You can check out the contents of the the warning insert here. Summary: Posilac increases milk production. This fills a need for more milk for a thirsty calcium-craving public, right? WRONG! We already produce a surplus of milk in this country. It’s not filling a need other than filling the wallets of the manufacturers of the drug and the producers of the milk, while emptying the wallets of the taxpayer because Uncle Sam is buying back the surplus. Oh yeah, remember we can’t sell it to other countries because they don’t want milk tainted with synthetic hormones. Their governments protect their health. Our government protects big agribusiness.
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