Regulation of growth hormone (GH) : effect of zeranol and synovex on secretion of GH and accumulation of GH mRNA in the bovine pituitary gland /

A series of in vivo and in vitro studies were conducted to examine the effect of steroidal agents on the synthesis and secretion of bovine growth hormone (GH). In two groups of beef steers maintained in a feedlot situation, Synovex treatment increased (P<.05) both average daily gain (ADG; 1.5-fol...

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Main Author:	French, Joseph Thomas, 1964-
Other Authors:	Davis, S. K. (degree committee member.), Harms, P. G. (degree committee member.), McArthur, N. H. (degree committee member.), Rouquette, F. M. (degree committee member.)
Format:	Thesis Book
Language:	English
Published:	1991.
Subjects:	Cattle > Growth. Bovine somatotropin > Effect of anabolic steroids on. Major physiology of reproduction. Academic theses
Online Access:	Link to OAKTrust copy