Chemicals used in animal agriculture to stimulate growth, increase milk production, and alter reproductive cycles.
Synthetic Hormones: Introduction and Overview: This topic can provide a general understanding of synthetic hormones and their application in agriculture.
Types of Synthetic Hormones: This topic explains the different types of synthetic hormones used in agriculture and how they work.
History of Synthetic Hormones in Agriculture: This topic covers the emergence and evolution of synthetic hormones in agriculture.
Hormonal Imbalance: This topic discusses how synthetic hormones may cause hormonal imbalances in animals and humans.
Hormonal Residues in Meat and Milk: This topic covers the transference of synthetic hormones into the food chain through meat and milk production.
Benefits and Risks of Synthetic Hormones: This topic discusses the benefits and risks that come with using synthetic hormones in agriculture.
Regulatory Oversight: This topic covers the regulatory measures in place to oversee and regulate the use of synthetic hormones.
Alternative Farming Practices: This topic discusses alternative farming practices that do not involve the use of synthetic hormones.
Environmental Impacts of Synthetic Hormones: This topic covers the environmental impacts of synthetic hormones in agriculture, including soil and water contamination.
Consumer Awareness: This topic covers the importance of consumer awareness of synthetic hormones and their potential risks in food production.
Estrogen: This hormone is used to improve weight gain, feed efficiency, and milk production in livestock.
Progesterone: Used in animal breeding to stimulate ovulation and control the timing of the animal's menstrual cycle.
Testosterone: Given to male cattle to promote growth and improve feed efficiency.
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone: Used to increase milk production in dairy cows.
Luteinizing Hormone: Given to cows to regulate ovulation and improve fertility.
Melatonin: Used to regulate the sleep and reproduction of animals, particularly sheep and other seasonal breeders.
GnRH (Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone): Also used to regulate ovulation and fertility.
Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1): Given to dairy cows to increase milk production.
Trenbolone Acetate: A synthetic form of testosterone used to increase muscle mass and promote weight gain in cattle.
Zeranol: A growth-promoting hormone used in beef cattle to increase muscle mass and weight gain.
Ractopamine: A beta-agonist used to promote weight gain and increase lean muscle mass in pigs and cattle.
Methoprene: An insect growth regulator used to control flea populations.