Using growth-promoting implants in stocker cattle

Glenn E Selk; Ryan R Reuter; Gerry L Kuhl

doi:10.1016/j.cvfa.2006.03.005

Using growth-promoting implants in stocker cattle

Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract. 2006 Jul;22(2):435-49. doi: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2006.03.005.

Authors

Glenn E Selk¹, Ryan R Reuter, Gerry L Kuhl

Affiliation

¹ Department of Animal Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA. glenn.selk@okstate.edu

PMID: 16814026
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2006.03.005

Abstract

This article discusses the use of implants in grazing stocker cattle to increase the rate of growth and the efficiency of metabolic and economic growth.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anabolic Agents / adverse effects
Anabolic Agents / therapeutic use*
Animal Welfare*
Animals
Cattle / growth & development*
Drug Implants
Female
Male
Safety

Substances

Anabolic Agents
Drug Implants