1.   Although two mechanics were arrested and the artificial hormone EPO was found, the case languished until Thursday morning.

2.   But purists might object nonetheless, because both mothers were given pitocin, an artificial hormone, to stimulate contractions.

3.   Five of the nine have since admitted using such drugs as EPO, an artificial hormone, which is illegal in the sport.

4.   However, the use of artificial hormones in medical treatment is controversial.

5.   It only means no antibiotics, artificial hormones, pesticides or dewormers were used to raise the beef or the feed it eats.

6.   One such method is to use artificial female hormones, called progestins, to change the behavior.

7.   Should labels be required on milk from cows injected with artificial hormones?

8.   Earlier in the day in Brussels, the EU said it will reassess health risks posed by the artificial hormones.

9.   Farmers are backed by consumer organizations, who give more importance to beef free of artificial hormones than to cheap steaks.

10.   However, Belgian customs confiscated an illegal shipment of artificial hormones destined for race horses in Canada last week.