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The Difference Between Two Implants And No Implants In Nebraska Steers, Bailie Boyce
The Difference Between Two Implants And No Implants In Nebraska Steers, Bailie Boyce
Undergraduate Research Journal
A small-pelleted implant placed under the skin on the back of the ear of a calf can help increase average daily gains (ADG) by 10-20% when compared to non-implanted calves (Payne 2012). As a result of increased feed efficiency from the implant(s), less feed is needed, which in return decreases the costs of production by 5-10% (Payne 2012). Implants can influence weight gain in cattle, resulting in an overall increase in beef supply for producers. Implants work by slowly dissolving under the skin to release a small amount of artificial hormones daily anywhere from 60 to 120 days. They are …