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A RAL compound as an anabolic in cattle

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Zeranol given alone has a medium level of activity in calves fed milk replacer, but a good to very good activity in bulls and steers. The effect on N retention of a combination of Zeranol (36 mg)+trenbolone acetate (140 mg) is of the level of the combination E2+TBA, which appears to be the better combination in cattle. The combination of Zeranol+trenbolone acetate seems to give more regular results in cattle of any age.

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    J. P. Willemart & J. C. Bouffault

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Willemart, J.P., Bouffault, J.C. A RAL compound as an anabolic in cattle. Vet Res Commun 7, 35–44 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02228594

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