Hormoneswere naturally produced by humans and animals resulted in
morphological, physiological and biochemical changes. Boldenone
Undecylenate (BOL) is an anabolic steroid for veterinary usage. This
study was conducted to investigate the effect of BOL administration on
the body performance, haematological and biochemical parameters in veal
calves. Twenty one apparent healthy male veal calves were divided into
three groups. Boldenone Undecylenate
The first group kept as normal control. The second and third groups were
administered with Boldenone Undecylenate, by 200 mg and 400 mg
respectively. Results showed a significant increase in daily gain
response and final body weight accompanied with hyperproteinemia and
Hyperglobulinemia after administration of BOL particularly in the third
group. Haematological analysis on BOL administered groups, revealed a
significant increase in RBCs, Hb and PCV while a decrease in total
leucocytic count with lymphopenia. On the other side biochemical studies
showed a rise in serum activities of ALT, AST, creatinine and MAD
levels especially in third group when compared with the control group.
It concluded that, using of BOL in veal calves enhanced body weight
gain, but it has side effects on the liver and kidneys.
