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

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

doi:10.4148/2378-5977.2238

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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

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.

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

How to Cite: Corah, L. , Brazle, F. , Blecha, F. , Reddy, P. , Wary, R. J. & 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. 1(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2238