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Clenbuterol - Is it Used in Veal Raising ? No, clenbuterol is an illegal drug in this country. Clenbuterol is not a hormone. Its illegal use in show animals is linked to its ability to induce weight gain and a greater proportion of muscle to fat. Clenbuterol residues can affect lung and heart function in persons who have eaten liver or meat of animals given the drug. USDA considers any residue of clenbuterol in meat unacceptable because of this. At the present time there have been no reported cases of illness related to clenbuterol in the United States. The Clenbuterol Exploratory Program tests for clenbuterol in formula fed veal. As part of this program, a multi-tier program of testing was conducted in 1994 to randomly test for clenbuterol. During the testing period, all samples were negative for clenbuterol in edible tissue, including formula fed veal. Like to Read About Business? Need helpful hinmts and tips? Visit my Busines Blog Thanks for reading. Suzie Posted: Wednesday 13th April 2005, 12:35 AM

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