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Monepantel is an anthelmintic approved for use in sheep and cattle to control gastrointestinal nematodes. It belongs to a new class of anthelmintics called aminoacetonitrile derivatives (AAD). It belongs to a new class of anthelmintics called aminoacetonitrile derivatives (AAD).
Cattle drenches can be applied through a solution poured on the back, throat or an injection. [1] [2] Cattle drenches are predominately necessary for young cattle with weaker immune systems that are susceptible to parasite infestation. [1] Drenching is a common method for controlling parasites in the meat and dairy industries. [1]
In 1998 some researchers reported use in livestock production was a factor in the high prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Korea. [131] In 2007 The Korea Times noted that Korea has relatively high usage of antibiotics in livestock production. [132] In 2011, the Korean government banned the use of antibiotics as growth promoters in ...
Forever chemicals are polluting farmland from Maine to New Mexico. As threats rise in South Carolina, federal legislation would help farmers across the country.
Zilpaterol is a β 2 adrenergic agonist. [2] [3] Under its brand name, Zilmax, it is used to increase the size of cattle and the efficiency of feeding them. [4]Zilmax is produced by Intervet, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., [4] [5] and marketed as a "beef-improvement technology". [6]
Trenbolone acetate, sold under brand names such as Finajet and Finaplix among others, is an androgen and anabolic steroid (AAS) medication used in veterinary medicine, specifically to increase the profitability of livestock by promoting muscle growth in cattle.
Hormones in cattle had been studied in North America for 50 years prior to the ban, accompanied by long-term use in over 20 countries. Canada and the United States asserted that these practices provided empirical evidence of long-term safety. [11] The EU had already established other measures that restricted the import of North American beef.
Recombinant bovine somatotropin (usually "rBST"), is a synthetic version of the bovine growth hormone given to dairy cattle by injection to increase milk production. Controversy over its safety has led to it being banned in several countries, including the European Union since 1990, and Canada, Japan, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, and ...