I know concern over BSE may be overblown, but I recall, too, the observation that "hysteria trumps evidence."
Comments, anyone?
New lab test may detect mad-cow disease
"The transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, or prion diseases, are neurodegenerative conditions that affect both humans and animals. They are transmissible experimentally both within and between mammalian species by inoculation with infected tissues and sometimes by ingestion in food. The diseases affecting humans have traditionally been classified as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease, and kuru. They are rare, affecting about one person per million worldwide per year. By contrast, the prototypic spongiform encephalopathy scrapie is a relatively common, naturally occurring disease of sheep and goats, recognized for well over 200 years and occurring in many countries.
"Although these diseases have long been of biologic interest because of the unique properties of the infectious agent, the epidemic of a newly recognized prion disease, bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or "mad cow disease," among cattle in the United Kingdom and to a lesser extent in other countries has led to fears that transmission to humans could occur through the ingestion of infected tissues."
mad-cow.org
Mad Cow/CJD - Staggering List Of Products Made From Cattle
By Jeff Rense
12-24-00
rense.com
In light of the potentially catastrophic spread of Mad Cow/nvCJD
prions worldwide (UN WHO statement) throughout the food chain
and environment, and my continuing call for completely new,
mandatory universal medical/dental sterilization protocols - including
the absolute cessation of the reuse of all invasive instruments and
equipment - this incredible list will come as quite a surprise to many.
I've broken most of the items down into Medical, Food, and
General/Industrial categories to facilitate a grasp of the enormity of
the use of animal products in our lives and the potential vectors of
Mad Cow/CJD prions. This categorization is not necessarily
complete; there are some consumables which are not listed in FOOD,
for example, but the general point of the list is simple: just because
one doesn't eat meat or dairy, doesn't mean one is necessarily safe
from potential exposure to Mad Cow prions and
contaminated/infected products from cattle.
With the recent discovery in the UK that tonsils of BSE/TSE
infected individuals contain the Mad Cow/CJD killer prions, one
wonders if other body tissues might be similar repositories. One also
ponders the ongoing and bizarre issue of mass cattle and other animal
mutilations and wonders whether this is some kind of monitoring
process to track the spread of environmental decay and toxicity...and
prion diseases.
From anti-aging creams to surgical sutures to chocolate milkshakes
and marshmallows...we have injected animal products from cattle,
sheep, and hogs into nearly every corner of our lives. Behold...
GENERAL MEDICAL & HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS
antibodies (immunoglobins)
beef insulin
bovine collagen - used as injections to fill in scars
bovine fibrinolysin (brand name- Elase) ointment for necrotic tissue
bovine super oxide - dismutase cream (Orgotein) - cosmetic skin
cream to
prevent tissue aging.
bovine thrombin (brand name- Thrombinar) clotting agent for blood
culture medium - diagnosis
fetal bovine serum - tissue cultures
Hyaluronidase - efficient drug use
PTH - control tetany
pegademase - bovine derivative (brand name- Adagen)
- for patients who are immuno-compromised...helps prevent
white blood cells from breaking down.
pill capsules - GELATIN
whole serum - vaccine manufacturing
PRODUCTS FROM OVARIES
estrogen
progesterone - a reproductive hormone
PRODUCT FROM STOMACHS
pepsin - aid in protein digestion
rennet - aid in milk digestion
PRODUCTS FROM THYROIDS
bovine thyroid (Thyrar) a thyroid replacement
TSH - thyroid diagnosis
thyroid extract - hypothrodism
thyroid hormones
myxedema
cretinism
PRODUCTS FROM ADRENALS
cortisone - for arthritis, skin allergies, anti-inflammatory medicine
epinephrine - aid in raising blood pressure, heart disorders, and
allergies
PRODUCTS FROM LIVERS
heparin - anti-coagulant, prevents gangrene
liver extract - treatment of anemia
intrinsic factor - pernicious anemia
Vitamin B12 - prevention of B-complex deficiencies
PRODUCTS FROM LUNGS
heparin - anti-coagulant, prevents gangrene
PRODUCTS FROM BLOOD
plasma protein
blood albumin - RH factor typing
Fraction I - hemophilia
Fraction V - kills viruses
iron for anemia
thrombin - blood coagulant
protein extracts
diagnostic microbiology
PRODUCTS FROM HOG HEARTS
heart valves for human transplant
PRODUCTS FROM INTESTINES
medical sutures - surgery
PRODUCTS FROM BONES
bone marrow - blood disorders
bone meal - calcium and phosphorous source
mineral source in supplements
collagen and bone for plastic surgery
soft cartilage - plastic surgery
xiphisternal cartilage (breastbone) plastic surgery
PRODUCTS FROM PANCREAS
chymotrypsin - contact surgery
diastase - aid in starch digestion
glucagon - treat hypoglycemia
insulin - diabetes mellitus
pancreatin - aid digestion
trypsin - for burns, wounds, and infection - promotes healing - aid in
protein
digestion and in cleaning wounds
PRODUCTS FROM PITUITARY GLANDS
ACTH - arthritis, allergies, rheumatic fever, skin and eye
inflammations
pressor hormone - regulates blood pressure
prolactin - promotes lactation
vasopressin - controls intestinal and renal functions
PRODUCTS FROM SPINAL CORDS
cholesterol - hormone products
OTHER MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS
nitroglycerine
antibodies (immunoglobins)
beef insulin
bovine collagen - used as injections to fill in scars
bovine fibrinolysin (Elase - brand name) ointment for use on necrotic
tissue
bovine super oxide - dismutase cream (Orgotein) - cosmetic skin
cream to
prevent tissue aging
bovine thrombin (Thrombinar - brand name) clotting agent for blood
culture medium - diagnosis
fetal bovine serum - tissue cultures
Hyaluronidase - efficient drug use
PTH - control tetany
pegademase - bovine derivative (Adagen - brand name) -
- for patients who are immuno-compromised
- helps prevent white blood cells from breaking down.
pill capsules - GELATIN
whole serum - vaccine manufacturing
*** GENERAL FOOD PRODUCTS ***
PRODUCTS FROM CATTLE, SHEEP, HOG FLESH
a huge variety of fresh, frozen, and pre-cooked meats
and prepared and processed meat products
PRODUCTS FROM MILK/DAIRY
butter
casein (proteins)
cheese and cheese products
cream
food ethanol
ice cream and ice cream mixes
lactose (carbohydrates)
milk powder
sherbet
whey (proteins)
fats (lipids)
yogurt
PRODUCTS FROM FATS AND FATTY ACIDS (edible)
chewing gum
lard
oleo margarine
oleo shortening
oleostearin
pharmaceuticals
rennet for cheese (sheep)
rennet for cheese (sheep)
shortening
PRODUCTS FROM BLOOD
blood sausage
bone meal
cake mixes
deep-fry batters
egg substitute
gravy mixes
imitation seafood
pasta
whipped toppings and coffee whiteners
PRODUCTS FROM BONES
whitener in refined sugar
PRODUCTS FROM BONE, HORNS, AND HOOVES
gelatin capsules
gelatin deserts
ice cream, malts and shakes
marshmallow
potted meats
PRODUCTS FROM INTESTINES
sausage casings
PRODUCTS FROM HIDES and SKINS
sausage casings
gelatin
candies and confectionery
flavorings
foods
gelatin desserts
ice cream
marshmallows
mayonnaise
yogurt
*** INDUSTRIAL AND CONSUMER PRODUCTS ***
PRODUCTS FROM MILK
adhesives
animal feed
buttons
carriers for human medicine
cosmetics
glue
pharmaceuticals
sizing
specialty plastics
veterinary medicines
PRODUCTS FROM BLOOD
adhesives
bone marrow
bone meal
fabric printing and dyeing
leather-treating agents
livestock feed
minerals
plaster retardant
plywood adhesive
diagnostic microbiology
from colloidal proteins - glue for automobile bodies
protein source in feeds
sticking agent
textile sizing
PRODUCTS FROM BONES
bone charcoal
pencils
high grade steel
bone handles
bone jewelry
mineral source in feed
fertilizer
dried bones
buttons
bone china
glass
porcelain enamel
water filters
whitener in refined sugar
PRODUCTS FROM BONE, HORNS, AND HOOVES
adhesives
bandage strips
collagen cold cream
cellophane wrap and tape
crochet needles
dice
dog biscuits
emery boards and cloth
fertilizer
glycerine
laminated wood products
neatsfoot oil
photographic film
plywood and paneling
shampoo and conditioner
wallpaper and wallpaper paste
syringes
PRODUCTS FROM BRAINS
anti-aging cream
cholesterol
PRODUCTS FROM FATS AND FATTY ACIDS (edible and
inedible)
animal foods
biodegradable detergents
biodiesel
cellophane
cement
ceramics
chalk
chemicals
cosmetics
crayons
creams and lotions (sheep)
deodorants
detergents
explosives
fertilizer
fiber softeners
floor wax
glycerin
glycerol
antifreeze
herbicides
horse and livestock feeds
industrial oils and lubricants
insecticides
insulation
linoleum
livestock feed
lubricants
makeup
matches
medicines
mink oil
nitroglycerine
oil polishes
ointment bases
oleostearin
paints
paraffin
perfumes
pet foods
pharmaceuticals
plasticizers
plastics
printing rollers
protein hair conditioner
protein hair shampoo
putty
rubber products
shaving cream
shoe cream
soaps
solvents
stearic acid (sheep)
tallow for tanning
textiles
tires
water proofing agents
weed killers
PRODUCTS FROM GALLSTONES
ornaments
PRODUCTS FROM HAIR
air filters
artist's paint brush
felt and rug padding
insulation material
non-wovens
plastering material
textiles
upholstering material
PRODUCTS FROM HIDES and SKINS
belts
collagen-based adhesives (from trimmings)
bandages
emery boards
glues -for papermaking, bookbinding, cabinetmaking
sheetrock
wallpaper
drum head (sheep)
pharmaceuticals
photographic materials
leather sporting goods
leather wearing apparel
luggage
pigskin garments, gloves, and shoes
porcine burn dressings for burn victims
shoes and boots
upholstery
wallets
PRODUCTS FROM HOOVES AND HORNS
chessmen
combs
buttons
fertilizer
horn handles
imitation ivory
inedible bone meal
livestock feeds
ornaments
piano keys
plant food
PRODUCTS FROM INTESTINES
instrument strings
sausage casings
tennis racquet strings
PRODUCTS FROM MANURE
fertilizer - used in gardens, lawns and farm cropland
nitrogen
potash
phosphorus
minor minerals
OTHER PRODUCTS FROM CATTLE SOURCES
airplane lubricants and runway foam
car polishes and waxes
hydraulic brake fluid
Stearic acid - helps rubber in tires hold shape under steady surface
friction
steel ball bearings containing bone charcoal
textiles for car upholstery
various machine oils and viscous fluids
PRODUCTS FROM WOOL
asphalt binder
carpet
clothing
cosmetics
fabrics
felt
insulation
lanolin
medical ointments
paint and plaster binder
pelt products
rouge base
rug pads
upholstery
woolen goods
worsted fabric
yarns
Companies into testing technologies:
No doubt there are others, but at a glance here are some --
BIO.A
PDGM
AXYX
ICCC |
