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Frankensteer (2005)

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Posted by jj on Dec. 10, 2012
44 min - Documentary - 3935 Views

FRANKENSTEER is a disturbing yet compelling documentary that reveals how the ordinary cow is being transformed into an antibiotic dependent, hormone-laced potential carrier of toxic bacteria, all in the name of cheaper food.

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