Value of Ralgro® implants in feedlot steers previously maintained on a high endophyte-infected fescue hay

Authors

L.R. Corah
F.K. Brazle
Frank Blecha
P.G. Reddy
R.E. Jr. Wary
J. Klindt

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1990; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 90-361-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 592; Beef; Stockers; Finishing; Endophyte; Fescue; Ralgo

Abstract

Steers previously fed high-endophyte fescue hay showed a greater response of Ralgro® implants than those fed a low-endophyte hay. The mode of action for this response was not explained by cellular immune system responses or variability in prolactin levels.

Recommended Citation

Corah, L.R.; Brazle, F.K.; Blecha, Frank; Reddy, P.G.; Wary, R.E. Jr.; and Klindt, J. (1990) "Value of Ralgro® implants in feedlot steers previously maintained on a high endophyte-infected fescue hay," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2238