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1986; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 86-320-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 494; Beef; Ralgro® implant; Reproductive performance; Replacement heifers
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Effect Of Single Ralgro® Implant During The Suckling Period On Reproductive Performance Of Replacement Heifers, T.B. Goehring, L.R. Corah, D.D. Simms
Effect Of Single Ralgro® Implant During The Suckling Period On Reproductive Performance Of Replacement Heifers, T.B. Goehring, L.R. Corah, D.D. Simms
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports
One hundred and seven spring-born, crossbred heifers were used to determine the effect of a single Ralgro® implant on their reproductive performance. Three implant treatments were used: 1) Non-implanted controls, 2)36 mg Ralgro® at birth, or 3) 36 mg Ralgro® at 2 to 3 months of age. Heifers implanted at birth had significantly lower first service conception rates and overall pregnancy rules than non-implanted controls or those implanted at 2 to 3 months of age. Pelvic areas of yearling were increased by implanting at birth or 2 to 3 months of age. Age at puberty and the percentage of heifers …