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  • May 04, 2024
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HC ACKNOWLEDGES OXYTOCIN USE IN DELHI DAIRIES, AND SEEKS ACTION AGAINST IT.

Why in the news?

Banned Oxytocin misuse in Delhi dairies prompts HC action against animal cruelty; authorities urged to tackle spurious usage.

About the Banned Oxytocin Usage in Delhi Dairies:

  • Oxytocin was banned in April 2018 for misuse on milch cattle to enhance yield, affecting cattle and human health.
  • Recent report raises concerns about its presence in milk supplied in Delhi.
  • HC reacts to “rampant use” of Oxytocin in dairy colonies, citing animal cruelty concerns.
  • Calls for action against misuse, considering it a punishable offence under relevant laws.
source:slideserve
What is Oxytocin?

  • Definition: Oxytocin, dubbed the “love hormone,” is a neurotransmitter and hormone naturally produced in mammals during childbirth, lactation, and social bonding.
  • Production: Secreted by the pituitary gland, it originates in the hypothalamus and regulates uterine contractions during labor.
  • Medical Uses: Facilitates childbirth, induces labor, aids in incomplete abortion or miscarriage, and controls bleeding post-childbirth.
  • Social Functions: Influences bonding, social recognition, and group memories, potentially aiding conditions like social phobia, anxiety, autism, and postpartum depression.