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New approaches to the control of use of hormonal growth promotants (HGPs) in Australia

Project start date: 29 July 2014
Project end date: 02 June 2015
Publication date: 02 June 2015
Project status: Completed
Livestock species: Sheep, Goat, Lamb, Grassfed cattle, Grainfed cattle

Summary

​New approaches to the control of use of hormonal growth promotants (HGPs) in Australia
A report was prepared by an independent consultant which explored the efficiencies and cost/benefits of a strengthened HGP control system as identified by a Working Group of the Red Meat Advisory Council (RMAC).  In this process, a proposed system was compared with the system of controls currently being applied in Australia.
The report was submitted to the RMAC working group and remains confidential.