GC43 or earlier GC35 Bovine Somatotropin (1994B575) Having considered that not all persons, including dairy farmers, are opposed to the use of the bovine growth hormone known as Bovine Somatotropin (BST); and,WHEREAS the motion proposes action that is in keeping with the ongoing work of The United Church of Canada; andWHEREAS the voice of the Church will serve to balance the presentation made to the government by agribusiness interests;BE IT RESOLVED THAT the 35th General Council of The United Church of Canada:Commend the Federal Government for the year-long moratorium presently in place on the use of the drug Bovine Somatotropin.Encourage the government to extend the moratorium for an additional five years to facilitate independent study on the impact of the use of this drug on all creation."1994 ROP, pg. 161 Save to PDF True Document Date December 31, 1993 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Environment and Ecology Latest News Moderator of the 45th General Council installed The installation service of the 45th Moderator of The United Church of Canada, the Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath, took place at Knox United Church, 506 4 St. SW, Calgary, Alberta, tonight. Monday, Aug. 11: Decision session summary The final day of GC45 began with a moving service that remembered the Communion of Saints, before settling business on a number of proposals. Sunday, Aug. 10: Summary of the day After the Alvin Dixon Walk/Run raised over $25,000, participants heard from Toward 2035, Indigenous Ministry and Justice, and a message of continued support from Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson.
