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Using growth-promoting implants in stocker cattle.

Glenn E Selk1, Ryan R Reuter, Gerry L Kuhl

  • 1Department of Animal Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA. glenn.selk@okstate.edu

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Food Animal Practice
|July 4, 2006
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Growth implants significantly boost weight gain and improve metabolic and economic efficiency in grazing stocker cattle. These advancements enhance overall performance for beef production.

Area of Science:

  • Animal Science
  • Agricultural Science
  • Veterinary Medicine

Background:

  • Stocker cattle represent a critical phase in beef production, focusing on growth and development before finishing.
  • Optimizing growth rate and feed efficiency in stocker cattle is paramount for economic viability.
  • Hormonal implants are a widely researched tool for modulating growth in livestock.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of implants on growth performance in grazing stocker cattle.
  • To assess the effects of implants on metabolic and economic growth efficiency.
  • To provide insights into the benefits of implant utilization in beef cattle production systems.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing implants in grazing stocker cattle.
  • Monitoring key performance indicators such as weight gain and feed conversion.

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  • Analyzing metabolic and economic parameters related to growth.

    • Main Results:

    • Implants demonstrably increase the rate of growth in stocker cattle.
    • Enhanced metabolic efficiency was observed with implant use.
    • Improved economic returns were associated with implant administration.

    Conclusions:

    • Implant use is an effective strategy for accelerating growth in stocker cattle.
    • The efficiency of both metabolic and economic growth is improved by implants.
    • This technology offers significant advantages for beef producers seeking to optimize performance.