A man s body produces 15,000 times the amount of estrogen, daily, than he can get from 1 lb. of beef while a pregnant woman s body produces several million times that amount . Back to Top MYTH Ionophores are antibiotics. The most prevalent ionophores are monensin, and Iasolocid. These are classed as a parasiticide, not an antibiotic. They are used to eliminate coccidia.
Parasite control is necessary for the health of the animal and to prevent internal parasites.
Another function of these ionophores is to improve the digestion of the animal. Cattle are ruminants and have 4 compartments in their stomach. Cellulose is broken down by action of gram negative microflora. FACT - Most antibiotics used on humans aren t approved for animal use. The majority of bacterial resistance is thought to be caused by too much casual use by physicians.