The word "bovine" refers to something related to cows or relating to characteristics of cows. It is often used to describe behavior or traits that are slow, dull, or unexciting, like the behavior of cows. Full definition
«It all hinges on one notion: that there is an increase in feed efficiency,» says biologist Michael Hansen of the Consumers Union, an advocacy group that is leading the fight for labeling and against use of bovine growth hormone. (scientificamerican.com)
Further, newer methods have substantially reduced the amount of bovine serum albumin used. (vin.com)
In 1993 the FDA approved the use of recombinant bovine growth hormone in cows for the purpose of increasing milk production; milk from hormone - treated animals is especially rich in IGF. (discovermagazine.com)