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Pathology of the Testicle and Sex Accessory Glands Following the Administration of Boldenone and Boldione as Growth Promoters in Veal Calves

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: Boldenone and its precursor Boldione are illegally used for anabolic purposes in humans, horses and cattle. To develop more effective policies and programs to maximize food security, Italian Public Health Services investigate all indicators capable of assisting the recognition of treated animals, and prioritize research and the formulation of action strategies for the promotion of healthy eating. Thus, an experimental administration of boldenone and boldione at anabolic dosages in veal calves was carried out to evaluate the changes in target organs by qualitative and semi-quantitative morphological analysis. The lesions resembled the effects already observed after the administration of androgen hormones to cattle. Main findings were represented by prostate hypersecretion, increased rate of apoptotic cells and decreased rate of Ki67 positive cells in the germ cell line of treated animals, particularly in boldione group and finally some new features like hypertrophy of the prostate urothelial cells.

Source: Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

Parent work: A new microteiid lizard of the genus Acratosaura (Squamata: Gymnophthalmidae) from Serra do Sincorá, State of Bahia, Brazil

DOI: 10.1292/jvms.69.1109

Authors: Francesca T. CANNIZZO, Gabriele ZANCANARO, Francesca SPADA, Chiara MULASSO, Bartolomeo BIOLATTI

Institutions: University of Turin, Regione Piemonte

Language: English

Topic: Pharmacological Effects and Assays

Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid