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BPD #7 'you are what you eat'

WAKE THE DEAD

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The Effects of Ractopamine on Livestock Animals

The effect of Ractopamine in humans is not entirely known, but consumption of products that contain it is not advisable for persons with cardiovascular diseases. In swine, Ractopamines is correlated with adverse effects, especially hyperactivity, trembling and broken limbs leading to censure by animal rights groups. Colorado State University professor of animal science, Temple Grandin, described harmful effects of the drug on feedlot animals such as cattle.

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