18. SO IF YOUR STILL NOT SURE ABOUT HOW
AGRICULTURE FITS WITHIN YOUR LIFE...
THEN HOW ABOUT I TELL YOU HOW
IMPORTANT MY ROCKY & BULLWINKLE
IS TO YOUR LIFE!!
22. Cattle have great similarities in organic
chemical structure to humans. Our bodies will
easily accept a medication or treatment made
with animal components such as:
Insulin– treatment of diabetes
Heparin – prolongs the time needed for blood to clot
Corticotrophin – used in the treatment of allergies,
rheumatoid arthritis and respiratory diseases
Thyrotropin – stimulates the thyroid gland
Glucagon – treats hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
23. Tyres contain stearic acid that makes the
rubber hold its shape under continuous
surface friction.
Asphalt on our roadways has a binding agent
made from animal fat.
Some other unusual but necessary products
are:
car polishes and waxes
hydraulic brake fluid
textiles for upholstery
24. Beef by-products are used in all sorts of mechanical
items.
Chemical manufacturers use numerous fatty acids
from inedible beef fats and proteins for:
lubricants and fluids.
animal feed
industrial cleaners
cement blocks
Explosives
moulds for plastics
fertilizers
printing ink