Effects of environmental estrogens on animals in Israel: implications for effects on humans.
In the last decade interest has increased in the possible effects of endocrine disruptor compounds. Numerous papers have appeared as to their possible effects on humans, but definitive effects are hard to demonstrate. In the field of animal husbandry, however, the effects of the endocrine disruptors are well documented. This paper discussed the effects of the endocrine disruptors seen in animals and the possible implications for humans. The areas considered are reproductive disorders, premature udder/breast development, prolapsed oviduct/uterus, scrotal atrophy, and skewed sex ratio.
Department of Endocrinology, Kimron Veterinary Institute, Bet Dagan, Israel. laurenceshores@yahoo.com
Laurence S
LS
Shore
Olga
O
Cuneah
Mordechai
M
Shemesh
D000822:Animal Husbandry; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D052244:Endocrine Disruptors / Q000633:toxicity*; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004967:Estrogens / Q000633:toxicity*; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000662:veterinary; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000662:veterinary; D006801:Humans; D007557:Israel; D008297:Male; D048789:Phytoestrogens / Q000633:toxicity
D052244:Endocrine Disruptors; D004967:Estrogens; D048789:Phytoestrogens