Melengestrol acetate (INN USAN) sometimes abbreviated as MGA is a steroidal progestin and antineoplastic agent. It is not approved for use in humans and is instead used as a feed additive to promote growth in cattle a purpose it is licensed for in the United States and Canada. It is an acetate ester of melengestrol which in contrast is not used in either animals or humans.
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