Anabolic hormones and animal production

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João Palermo Neto

Abstract

Anabolic hormones and Animal Production. A critical review of the use of anabolic hormones in animall production is presented. The mechanisms of action of the natural and synthetic agents, such as estrogenic, androgenic and progestagens were presented as well as the more relevant factors that night modify their effects. It were analysed some data related to the toxicity of the residues of these agents in food. Finaly, some political aspects related to the use of anabolic hormones in Brasil were also reviwed.

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PALERMO NETO, J. Anabolic hormones and animal production. Revista de Educação Continuada em Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, v. 1, n. 1, p. 10-15, 1 Jan. 1998.
Section
LARGE ANIMALS - BOVINE