This generation uses the motto of “work smarter not harder” by Allan F. Mogensen, especially livestock producers. Livestock producers have used steroids since 1951 and they probably will not stop unless the FDA, the Food and Drug Administration. finds a problem with this current practices. The FDA currently oversees drug use and could stop misuse with the snap of a finger. They have already banned fifty-two drugs and will most likely continue to ban more. Since the FDA is not putting a stop to steroid use in cattle, livestock producers are taking a big advantage of this ruling. With over 99% or 35 million feeder cattle raised annually using steroidal hormone implants or steroids, it is obvious that this will continue to have a large impact
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Steroids are very confusing to most people. Steroids look like little pellets and are actually injected into the back of the animal's ear between the skin and cartilage. Over time, these pellets slowly release the hormones into the animal's bloodstream.The natural hormones that are put in the steroids are testosterone, estradiol, and progesterone. The synthetic hormones that are put in the steroids are melengestrol acetate, trenbolone acetate, and zeranol. Both types of hormones help increase production of growth-stimulating hormones that help the animal have a better feed conversion and average daily gain. After one-hundred and twenty days, the steroids become ineffective, because all of the hormones have been released into the cattle’s bloodstream. Although steroids are the biggest factor to help livestock grow faster, there are some other factors that play their part in the growth of livestock too. The breed of livestock also affects its average daily gain. Some breeds of cattle, such as angus, have excellent feed conversion, whereas the brahma breed does not have good feed conversion.. Another factor that affects the growth of livestock is the amount of stress to the animal before slaughter. Stress can make the cattle’s weight drop, as well as have a negative impact on the tenderness. The flavor of the meat can be altered by …show more content…
Animals using steroidal hormones could overeat from the increase in appetite caused by the steroids. This may lead to bloat or to even worse, premature death. This would be a complete loss to the rancher, especially with all the expenses of feeding, vet bills and buying the calf. Of course, the beef would be exempt from organic labeling. For something to be considered organic in livestock production it may not be given any antibiotics or growth hormones.So using steroids in the livestock completely eliminates any organic labeling the rancher hoped to use. As organic labeling continues to grow in popularity this could alter thAll e prices of non-organic beef drastically and also increase organic beef prices. A product with an organic label cost 47% more than a non-organic label. Lastly, one should consider the effects of humans consuming this meat with added hormones. Study have shown that humans are affected by these additional hormones. Girls who eat meat five to seven days a week, are thought to reach puberty earlier. Another suggestion by researchers is that beef may cause breast cancer, uterine cancer and developmental problems in children. Research is still being done on beef consumption and results are not
Steroids are very confusing to most people. Steroids look like little pellets and are actually injected into the back of the animal's ear between the skin and cartilage. Over time, these pellets slowly release the hormones into the animal's bloodstream.The natural hormones that are put in the steroids are testosterone, estradiol, and progesterone. The synthetic hormones that are put in the steroids are melengestrol acetate, trenbolone acetate, and zeranol. Both types of hormones help increase production of growth-stimulating hormones that help the animal have a better feed conversion and average daily gain. After one-hundred and twenty days, the steroids become ineffective, because all of the hormones have been released into the cattle’s bloodstream. Although steroids are the biggest factor to help livestock grow faster, there are some other factors that play their part in the growth of livestock too. The breed of livestock also affects its average daily gain. Some breeds of cattle, such as angus, have excellent feed conversion, whereas the brahma breed does not have good feed conversion.. Another factor that affects the growth of livestock is the amount of stress to the animal before slaughter. Stress can make the cattle’s weight drop, as well as have a negative impact on the tenderness. The flavor of the meat can be altered by …show more content…
Animals using steroidal hormones could overeat from the increase in appetite caused by the steroids. This may lead to bloat or to even worse, premature death. This would be a complete loss to the rancher, especially with all the expenses of feeding, vet bills and buying the calf. Of course, the beef would be exempt from organic labeling. For something to be considered organic in livestock production it may not be given any antibiotics or growth hormones.So using steroids in the livestock completely eliminates any organic labeling the rancher hoped to use. As organic labeling continues to grow in popularity this could alter thAll e prices of non-organic beef drastically and also increase organic beef prices. A product with an organic label cost 47% more than a non-organic label. Lastly, one should consider the effects of humans consuming this meat with added hormones. Study have shown that humans are affected by these additional hormones. Girls who eat meat five to seven days a week, are thought to reach puberty earlier. Another suggestion by researchers is that beef may cause breast cancer, uterine cancer and developmental problems in children. Research is still being done on beef consumption and results are not