Compudose® compared with Synovex-H® for finishing yearling heifers (1987)

Authors

S.B. Laudert

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; Compudose®; Synovex-H®; Yearling heifers

Abstract

Feedlot heifers implanted once with either Compudose® or Synovex-H® performed similarly, with daily gains of 3.16 vs 3.27 lbs, respectively. Compudose retention in the ear was 97.5%. Implant site abscess rate was 2.5% for Compudose and 13.7% for Synovex-H.

Recommended Citation

Laudert, S.B. (1987) "Compudose® compared with Synovex-H® for finishing yearling heifers (1987)," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2361