report

Effects of growth promoting implants gains of nursing calves

Authors

Abstract

Both steer and heifer calves gain significantly (P<.05) faster on summer pasture with growth-promoting implants than calves not implanted. Ralgro, Synovex-S, and Synovex-H were tested, with no significant advantage for one Implant type.

Keywords: Cattlemen's Day, 1976, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station), 262, Beef, Growth, Implants, Gain

How to Cite: Corah, L. , Kimple, K. , McKee, M. & Riley, J. G. (1976) “Effects of growth promoting implants gains of nursing calves”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports. 1(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2719