The effect of copper sulfate and zinc oxide in a drench on the gain and health of newly arrived calves (1994)

Authors

F.K. Brazle
Gerald L. Stokka

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1994; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 94-373-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 704; Beef; Copper; Zinc; Trace minerals

Abstract

One hundred and fifty-four, newly arrived, bull calves averaging 295 lb were either drenched with a copper-zinc (Cu-Zn) solution or water at arrival. The Cu-Zn drench did not affect gains during a 56-day trial. Additionally, no differences occurred in morbidity or the number of antibiotic treatments required per animal.

Recommended Citation

Brazle, F.K. and Stokka, Gerald L. (1994) "The effect of copper sulfate and zinc oxide in a drench on the gain and health of newly arrived calves (1994)," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2054