Boldenone is the chemical precursor of its endecylenate ester prodrug boldenone undecylenate – which is used extensively as a steroid for animals, mainly horses and cattle, under the brand name Equipoise, among others. For this application, it is injected to improve the weight, hair coat, appetite, and general physical condition of horses affected by disease, anorexia, or overwork. It is also used as an illegal doping agent for human athletes. As a derivative of testosterone, it retains its anabolic strength, but exhibits reduced androgenic effects. |