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Combination Of Synovex-S¹ And Finaplix-S² For Yearling Steers, J. J. Wagner, R. H. Pritchard
Combination Of Synovex-S¹ And Finaplix-S² For Yearling Steers, J. J. Wagner, R. H. Pritchard
South Dakota Beef Report, 1992
Two hundred seventy-seven crossbred yearling steers (719 Ib) were utilized in a 3-year study to determine the effect of combinations of Synovex-S and Finaplix-S on daily gain and carcass merit. Treatments included no implant (C), implanted with Synovex-S on day 1 and Synovex-S on about day 60 (SS), and implanted with Synovex-S on day 1 and the combination of Synovex-S and Finaplix-S on about day 60 (SSF). In year 1, all steers were slaughtered after 124 days on feed. In year 2, steers were slaughtered after 120, 134, or 148 days on feed. In year 3, steers were slaughtered after …
Implant Combinations And Reimplanting Strategies For Yearling Steers Fed High Concentrate Diets, R. H. Pritchard, M. A. Robbins, D. H. Gee
Implant Combinations And Reimplanting Strategies For Yearling Steers Fed High Concentrate Diets, R. H. Pritchard, M. A. Robbins, D. H. Gee
South Dakota Beef Report, 1992
Crossbred yearling steers were used to determine the relative efficacy of specific anabolic implant combinations and sequences on feedlot performance and carcass traits. Steers were fed a high concentrate finishing diet for 112 days. lmplanting was done on days 1 and 42 of the feeding period. lmplanting improved (P < .05) average daily gain (ADG) 22% and feed efficiency 15%. Implant treatment generally increased dry matter intake. Lmplanting increased (P<.05) the rib eye area of carcasses 6.5% and tended to cause a reduction in percentage choice carcasses. The percentage of abscessed implants ranged from < 1 % to 10%, depending on the type of implant used even though implant needles were disinfected between each use.