The effect of mass treatment with Micotil® at arrival on the health and performance of long-hauled calves (1994)

Authors

F.K. Brazle

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; Stocker calves; Micotil®; Receiving program; Shipping fever; Health

Abstract

Long-hauled calves (n=170 were either mass-medicated with Micotil® or served as controls. Micotil reduced mortality (1.2 vs 8.1%) and morbidity (59.7 vs 75.5%), but it did not improve ADG.

Recommended Citation

Brazle, F.K. (1994) "The effect of mass treatment with Micotil® at arrival on the health and performance of long-hauled calves (1994)," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2057