Can You Afford to Use Bovine Somatrophin (Bovine Growth Hormone)?

Before any producer uses Bovine Somatrophin (BST) in their dairy herd, some questions should be addressed. The most crucial is Can BST administration be cash flowed in my dairy operation? The answer depends on three crucial areas -- your current herd average, herd management situation and the costs involved in the application of BST.

BST is a naturally occurring hormone produced by all cattle. It enhances their growth and milk secretion abilities. BST is always present in the milk but has no side effects on humans and is not a public health concern.