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Are the cows ever treated for worms?

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When necessary, yes. Following treatment, there is a "withdrawal" period while the medication is clearing the cow's system. You can be assured that no milk will be supplied to you from a cow in the withdrawal period.
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Is the milk from cows treated with rbST any different from milk from untreated cows?

Monsanto's recombinant bovine growth hormone (rbST)
No. Milk from cows treated with POSILAC is not different from milk of non-treated cows. It has the same nutritional benefits as any other milk. It is safe for the consumer.
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Are your source cows treated with growth hormones?

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of October 1st, 2006 the milk we use for our yogurt is artificial growth hormone (rBST, rBGH) free. The co-op that supplies our milk organized its producers and banned the use of the hormone. Our new labels will reflect that change. We use regular commercial milk so the farmers probably use antibiotics, however, all milk processed in the United States is required to be tested for, among other things, antibiotics. If any antibiotics are found in the milk, the milk is destroyed.
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How are the cows/calves that our colostrum is obtained from treated? Are they pasture fed?

Colostrum FAQ
Many customers have called us, concerned about the treatment of the calves and cows after birth. Their concern is that some dairies that sell colostrum kill the calf after birth, sell the calf for meat, and milk the mother to get the "maximum" amount of colostrum. Then, as soon as possible, the mother is bred again. In truth, the abuse described creates more waste than profit and reputable dairies do not employ such tactics.
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How do you know that rbST is safe for humans who consume meat and milk from treated cows?

Monsanto's recombinant bovine growth hormone (rbST)
FDA only approved POSILAC after concluding that its use poses no risk to human health. Cows produce bovine somatotropin in their pituitary glands. Thus, we have been naturally exposed to trace levels of bST in beef, milk, and other dairy products. Because it is a protein hormone, bovine somatotropin is broken down during digestion, which renders it biologically inactive and incapable of having an effect in humans. Intact proteins are not absorbed into the body.
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What about the increased "pus" in the milk from cows treated with rbST?

Monsanto's recombinant bovine growth hormone (rbST)
Some individuals are incorrectly using the word "pus" to refer to somatic cells in milk. FDA concluded that the milk somatic cell count (SCC) may increase in some herds when POSILAC is used. Somatic cells are always present in milk and consist of cells (such as epithelial cells, leukocytes, neutrophils, and macrophages) that are already present in the human body and blood.
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Why aren't you requiring that milk and meat from treated cows be labeled as such?

Monsanto's recombinant bovine growth hormone (rbST)
FDA cannot require special labeling of products from cows treated with POSILAC because the Agency has concluded that it lacks a basis under the law to require special labeling of such foods. Milk from treated cows is the same as milk of untreated cows. However, voluntary labeling is permitted if it is truthful and not misleading.
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Where can I get worms?

FAQ - Earthworms
Small numbers may be purchased from fishing bait retailers listed under Fishing Bait in the Yellow Pages of the telephone book. Larger quantities can be obtained from bait wholesalers. If you wish to harvest your own worms without digging up your yard try using a hot mustard solution. More information on extracting earthworms from soil.
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Why didn't FDA require Monsanto to develop a test to determine whether milk comes from treated cows?

Monsanto's recombinant bovine growth hormone (rbST)
FDA did not require Monsamo to develop such a test because the milk from cows treated with POSILAC has been determined to be safe for human consumption. Since there is no human food safety concem, FDA has no grounds on which to demand such a special identification test. While developing such a test is theoretically possible, it would also be useless for regulatory purposes.
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What are Skinny Cows?

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A..Skinny cows are ice cream sandwiches made by a company called Silhouette. They are two large chocolate cookies filled with soft low fat ice cream. But the ice cream tastes like the real thing, and they are HUGE!! In my area they only come in chocolate and vanilla, but I hear about caramel, mint and peanut butter. Most of them are just 2 points, but some are 3 points. Silhouette has a web site where you can see if they are available in your area. Please visit them at http://www.skinnycow.com
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Do Cows Bite?

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No‚ the cows do not bite. In fact all the animals on the Farm are used to being cared for by school-aged kids‚ and therefore look at all children as their ‘friends’.
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What do the cows eat?

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The most important part of their diet is the pasture grass they graze themselves all day (and, in the winter, high quality hay which we make ourselves on the farm). High quality forage produces the very best milk. Note that the pastures here are not fertilized with sludge or any chemical fertilizer. While being milked, the cows eat a little all natural grain supplement made from barley and oats (16% protein). They also receive mineral supplement free choice (available at all times).
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How much milk do the cows give?

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In contrast to more typical dairy breeds, Jersey cows give a smaller amount of milk which is higher in butterfat. Our cows are giving about three gallons each, per day. Please note that milk production varies with the season, the weather, the quality of the forage available; and the normal curve of the cow's lactation cycle.
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What are the Cows made of? How big are they?

CowParade Wisconsin 2006 Frequently Asked Questions
The cow sculptures are made of flame-retardant fiberglass and have within them steel rebar for reinforcement. The Cows weigh approximately 125 pounds before application by the artist. For public display, the Cows are mounted to cement bases weighing approximately 400 pounds. The Cows come in three basic positions - standing (head up), grazing (head down), reclining.
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Do Your Cows Graze?

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Yes, our cows graze in our fields every day except for a few days (2-5) when the weather requires them to be up near the barn.
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How many stomachs do cows have?

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A cow has one stomach with four different chambers, which is why many people say that a cow has four stomachs.
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How is it treated?

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There are two medications that are most often prescribed to treat epilepsy, Phenobarbital and potassium bromide. These two drugs used either alone or in combination with each other control seizures in 80 to 95% of all dogs. For dogs who are not controlled with these two drugs, there are other medications that aren't as consistently helpful but may be the perfect medication for an individual dog.
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Urinary Incontinence in Women
Doing Kegel exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. It is one of the best ways to improve stress incontinence. Using a removable device called a pessary (which is placed inside the vagina). It can help reduce stress incontinence by putting pressure on the urethra. Having surgery to support the bladder or move it back to a normal position, if other treatment doesn't help. Suggest behavior changes to fix the problem.
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Quality Health | Urinary Incontinence in Women
Most cases of incontinence can be improved if not cured. Kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles help many women with stress incontinence. For some women, a removable device called a pessary (which is placed inside the vagina) can help decrease stress incontinence by putting pressure on the urethra. Learned techniques to retrain the bladder are often helpful for women with urge incontinence. Medications may also help, although they may have bothersome side effects.
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Heart Disease Treatment FAQs - Adult Stem Cells Treats Heart...
The treating cardiologist or heart surgeon will review your medical records. This starts with your personal consultant from TheraVitae who will assist you in gathering everything you need. There is no charge or obligation for the entire medical review process. Normally, the reviewing physician will ask to see recent diagnostic results. If they are not available, he or she will request a specific test.
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Colon Polyps
Doctors usually remove colon polyps because some of them can turn into colon cancer. Most polyps are removed during a colonoscopy. You may need to have surgery if you have a large polyp. Colon polyps can grow back. If you have had polyps removed, it is important to have follow-up testing to look for more polyps. Talk to your doctor about how often you need to be tested.
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Calcific tendonitis is treated in a conservative nonoperative fashion. Often cortisone injections or poking the calcified area with a needle can help remove the calcified structures. Over time, studies have shown that these calcified areas generally go away. If symptoms of pain continue, arthroscopic surgery can remove the calcified area with small motorized instruments.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), SVCMC; New York NY
Treatment for SAD includes light therapy, in which you sit at a certain distance from artificial bright lights, usually in the morning. Another form of light therapy called dawn simulation is also used. With dawn simulation, lights in your bedroom are programmed to come on gradually a few hours before you wake up in the morning. Your doctor may also prescribe antidepressant medications, such as fluoxetine (for example, Prozac).
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Quality Health | Anorexia Nervosa
All people who have anorexia need treatment. Even if you or someone you care about has only a couple of the signs of an eating disorder, get help now. Early treatment gives the best chance of beating anorexia. Treatment can help you get back to and stay at a healthy weight, learn good eating habits, and learn to feel better about yourself. Because anorexia is both a physical and emotional problem, you may work with a doctor, a dietitian, and a counselor. There are no medicines to treat anorexia.
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
a rule, you don't need treatment for BPH unless the symptoms bother you or you have other problems such as backed-up urine, bladder infections, or bladder stones. Although home treatment cannot stop your prostate from getting larger, it can help reduce or control your symptoms. Here are some things you can do that may help reduce your symptoms: Practice double voiding. Urinate as much as you can, relax for a few moments, and then urinate again. Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
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Quality Health | Binge Eating Disorder
Treatment for binge eating disorder includes counseling, medicines such as antidepressants, or a combination of the two. You might need treatment over a long period of time to fully recover. You also might need treatment for other conditions that often occur with binge eating disorder. This can include depression, obesity, or problems related to being overweight.
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Skin Cancer, Melanoma, SVCMC; New York NY
Melanomas detected at an early stage have the best chance for cure. Surgical removal, or excision, of the melanoma is the most effective treatment. Surgical removal may be all that is needed for early melanomas that have not spread, or metastasized, to other parts of the body. Depending on the area of the body and how thick the melanoma is, you may need plastic surgery to repair the scar left by surgery.
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Quality Health | Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma
Your doctor will want to remove all of the cancer. There are several ways to do this. The most common way is to cut it out of your skin. You will be awake while this is done. Your doctor will numb your skin so that it does not hurt. After your treatment, you will need regular checkups, because having skin cancer once makes you more likely to get it again.
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, SVCMC; New York NY
Treatment of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma depends on the type of lymphoma, the stage of the disease, the grade of the disease, and your age and general health. The treatment options are:
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