Effects of Pneumo-guard H® and Vitamin E on gain and health of stockers purchased as steers and bulls

Authors

F. Brazle

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1987; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 87-309-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 514; Beef; Pneumo-guard H®; Vitamin E; Stockers

Abstract

Pneumo-Guard H® and injectable Vitamin E did not improve cattle gain or reduce treatments required per animal during a 29-day receiving trial. Stockers purchased as steers gained faster (P<.001) and required fewer (P<.001) treatments per animal than bulls castrated on arrival.

Recommended Citation

Brazle, F. (1987) "Effects of Pneumo-guard H® and Vitamin E on gain and health of stockers purchased as steers and bulls," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2356