Effect of using one versus two growth promoting implants on the gains of nursing calves (1977)

Authors

L.R. Corah
M. McKee
R.R. Schalles

Keywords

Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station); 291; Cattlemen's Day, 1977; Beef; Growth; Implants; Gain

Abstract

One hundred twenty-seven suckling calves were allotted to one of three treatments: (1) Control group - not implanted (2) Implanted (Ralgro) once during sucking period (3) Implanted (Ralgro) twice during sucking period - at average age of 44 days and 70 days later Using one Ralgro implant improved the weight at weaning by 8.4 pounds, while re-implanting, thus utilizing two implants during the suckling phase, resulted in an extra 43.0 pounds.

Recommended Citation

Corah, L.R.; McKee, M.; and Schalles, R.R. (1977) "Effect of using one versus two growth promoting implants on the gains of nursing calves (1977)," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2677