The effect of mass treatment with Micotil® at arrival on the health and performance of long-hauled calves

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The effect of mass treatment with Micotil® at arrival on the health and performance of long-hauled calves

Brazle, F.K.
Conference paper
Publication Date: 1994
Conference: Cattlemen's Day, 1994, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, March 4, 1994
Starting Page: 51,
Publisher: Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

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Abstract:

Long-hauled calves (n=170 were either mass-medicated with Micotil® or served as controls. Micotil reduced mortality (1.2 vs 8.1%) and morbidity (59.7 vs 75.5%), but it did not improve ADG.

Keywords: Beef; Stocker calves; Micotil®; Receiving program; Shipping fever; Health

URL for this item: http://hdl.handle.net/2097/4962

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