The cow doesn't grow fast enough for man
So through his greed he makes a faster plan
He has drugs to make the cow grow quicker

from Boogie Down Productions – Beef Lyrics on Rap Genius

In the United States, it is legal to use growth hormone for raising beef which is a highly controversial issue because it poses a health risk. The primary reason for the use of growth hormone is to speed up growth to make more money.

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