2. For as long as animals have been used as a food
source by humans, their by-products have been
just as important. Cattle provide numerous by-
products we use daily. Parts of the cow other than
beef are used in the manufacturing process for
many of the industrial, household and health
products. Listed below are some of the ways that
cattle really do touch us daily.
Cattle by-products allow 99% of every dairy cow to
be utilized!
3.
4. HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS
From Fats/Fatty Acids and Protein Meals
โข Candles Linoleum Shoe Cream
โข Cellophane Mouthwash Shaving Cream
โข Ceramics Detergents Soaps
โข Cosmetics Synthetic Rubber Pet Foods
โข Crayons Floor Wax Deodorants
โข Perfumes Toothpaste Insecticides
โข Paints Paper Insulation Plastics
5. From Gelatin
โข Photographic Film
From Hair
โข Paint Brushes
From Collagen-based Adhesives
โข Bandages Emery Boards
โข Wallpaper Glues
โข Sheetrock
From the Hide
โข Sporting Goods Clothing
โข Luggage Gloves & Belts
โข Boots & Shoes Purses & Wallets
6. PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS
From the Pancreas
Insulin โ for treating diabetes and high blood sugar
Chymotrypsin โ promotes healing of burns and wounds
Pancreatin โ aids in digestion of food
Glucagon โ treats hypoglycemia or low blood sugar
From the Liver
Heparin โ anti-coagulant
Liver Extract โ treatment of anemia
Vitamin B-12 โ prevention of B-complex deficiencies
From the Bone
Bone Marrow โ treatment of blood disorders
Soft Cartilage โ plastic surgery component
Bone Meal โ calcium and phosphorous source
7. From the Pituitary Gland
Prolactin โ promotes lactation
Pressor Hormone โ regulates blood pressure
Vasopressin โ controls intestinal and renal functions
ACTH โ treatment of arthritis and allergies
From the Blood
Blood Factors โ for treating hemophilia, killing viruses
and making anti-rejection drugs
Iron โ treatment of anemia
Thrombin โ coagulant which helps blood clot
8. TRAVEL-RELATED PRODUCTS
โขTires contain stearic acid which makes rubber hold its
shape under continuous surface friction
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Antifreeze contains glycerol derived from fatty acids to
keep engines running cool
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Asphalt has a binding agent from fat
โขGlue from beef protein is used in car bodies
โขNumerous lubricants and fluids contain fatty acids from
inedible beef fats and proteins
โขSteel ball bearings contain bone charcoal
โขOther products include hydraulic brake fluid, airplane
lubricants, runway foam, car polishes and waxes and