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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.