Effect of Bovatec® and Synovex-S® implants on finishing steer performance

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Effect of Bovatec® and Synovex-S® implants on finishing steer performance

Lomas, L.W.

Conference paper

Publication Date: 1982

Conference: Cattlemen's Day, 1982, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, March 5, 1982
Starting Page: 112, Ending Page: 113
Publisher: Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station

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Abstract:

Cattle fed Bovatec consumed 18.3% less feed and were 19.4% more efficient in feed conversion than controls, with no effect on gain. Synovex-S implants improved gain by 8.2% with no effect on feed intake and feed efficiency. The effects of Bovatec and Synovex-S were additive.

Keywords: Beef; Implants; Steer; Performance

URL for this item: http://hdl.handle.net/2097/7105

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