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Hormone use

Hormone use / Animal welfare

Some producers use Hormonal Growth Promotants (HGPs) to increase cattle productivity i.e.: more beef.

Hormone use

Hormones (Oestrogen) levels are negligible in beef produced with HGPs

Hormone use / Animal welfare

There are no safety concerns for humans if Hormone Growth Promotants (HGPs) are used when raising cattle.

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