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Business · 29/02/2000Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FDA Approves New Animal Drug for Increased Weight Gain and Feed Efficiency

Summary

The FDA has approved a supplemental new animal drug application for a higher dose ear implant containing trenbolone acetate and estradiol, developed by Hoechst Roussel Vet, to increase weight gain and feed efficiency in steers raised in confinement for slaughter.

Original source language: Federal Register — Food and Drug AdministrationOpen original release →

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