Evaluation of indirect biomarkers for detecting corticosteroids used as illegal growth promoters in beef cattle.

Vascellari, M

Evaluation of indirect biomarkers for detecting corticosteroids used as illegal growth promoters in beef cattle. [electronic resource] - The Veterinary record Aug 2008 - 147-51 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Validation Study

0042-4900

10.1136/vr.163.5.147 doi


Adrenal Cortex Hormones--analysis
Animals
Biomarkers--analysis
Cattle
Growth Substances--analysis
Hydrocortisone--blood
Leukocyte Count--veterinary
Liver--chemistry
Lymphocytes
Neutrophils
Sensitivity and Specificity
Substance Abuse Detection--methods
Thymus Gland--drug effects