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Pharmaceuticals
Since cattle are organically similar to humans, our bodies easily accept medication or treatment made with animal components. These components include:
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Blood Factors for treating hemophilia, killing viruses, and making anti-rejection drugs
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Chymotrypsin promotes healing of burns and wounds
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Collagen is used in plastic surgery and to make non-stick bandages
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Glugaon treats hypoglycemia or low blood sugar
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Heparin is an anticoagulant used to treat blood clots
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Insulin is used for treating diabetes or high blood sugar
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Pancreatin aids in digestion of food
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Thrombin is a coagulant which helps blood clots
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Vasopressin controls intestinal and renal functions
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Vitamin B-12 aids in the prevention of B-complex deficiencies.
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Food
Gelatin comes from the connective tissue of cattle and is used to make a variety of foods we often each:
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Candies
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Desserts
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Dairy Products
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Diet Products
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Jellies
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Household Products
You would be surprised at the number of products in your home made with cattle by-products. No matter where you live, you likely have several of the following products in your home made from fats and protein:
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Buttons
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Candles
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Ceramics
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Cosmetics
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Crayons
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Deodorants
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Detergents
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Floor Wax
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Insecticides
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Insulation
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Linoleum
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Mouthwash
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Paints
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Paper
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Perfume
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Photo Film
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Plastic
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Shaving Cream
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Soaps
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Synthetic Rubber
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Toothpaste
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Textiles/Apparel
Cowhide provides us with leather, which is used to make clothing, shoes, boots, belts, purses, wallets, gloves, luggage, and automobile and furniture upholstery.
Travel
Cattle by-products help to get us where we're going - whether it's by land, air or sea:
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Antifreeze contains glycerol derived from fat
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Asphalt contains a binding agent from beef fat
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Beef fats and proteins are used to make auto and jet lubricants, outboard engine oil, high performance greases, and brake fluid
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Glue form beef protein is used in automobile bodies
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Tires have stearic acid, which makes rubber hold its shape
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Nutrition
Pound for pound, Americans eat more beef than any other meat, and that's good nutritional news - beef contains essential nutrients necessary for good health. Beef is an excellent source of:
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Complete protein, which builds, maintains and repairs body tissues
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Absorbable iron, which helps red blood cells carry oxygen to body cells and tissues
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Zinc, a necessary mineral for growth and reproduction, and for maintaining the integrity of the body's immune system
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B-vitamins, which are important for digestion and metabolism, maintaining a healthy nervous system, and promoting healthy skin.
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