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Why is there such concern about the use of diethylstilbestrol (DES)?
 
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Why are feed additives used in animal rations?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

DES was approved by the FDA in 1954 as an additive for beef cattle finishing rations, but was banned
in 1979 by the FDA due to research linking DES and cancer development.



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to improve feed efficiency, promote faster gains, improve animal health and production


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