The effect of catalyte on the concentration of some hormones in blood of steers

Abstract

Feeding catalyte (pH 7.5-9.0) once every 24 days at the rate of 5 - 10 ml/kg LW to growing steers aged from 2 to 6 and from 11 to 18 mo. stimulated adrenal cortex, thyroid and genital glands activities resulting in higher concentration of thyroxin, testosterone and in almost 2 times lower concentration of cortisol in blood of steers of 11 - 18 mo. of age.