Abstract: Aim of this publication is to collect the all information about the possible administration of
prohibited substances as Growth Promoter Hormones on the animals for comercial purposes in
Kosovo. The matter of this publication included the substances of Group A4 Resorcylic Acyd
Lactones within representative parameter Zeranol in bovine meat residues. Since 1 January 1989,
according to Directive 96/22/EC, the EC prohibits the administering to a farm animal substances
having a oestrogenic or gestagenic action for growth promotion purposes. The use of synthetic
hormones regarding this topic si prohibited. Some third countries permit the use of these
hormones in cattle for growth promotion purposes. The monitored activity means a conducting a
planned sequence of observations, or measurements with the view to obtaining an overview of
the state of compliance with the Food and Feed Law, Animal Health and Welfare rules. All
monitored results were servired the Competent Authority for food safety and veterinary issues to
set the appropriate barriers and to take the necessary measures in accountability of Public Health
and to well informed the consumers, farmers, veterinarians about the human health risks. |