Implanting young bulls with Ralgro® from birth to slaughter maintained
performance similar to nonimplanted bulls, increased quality grade and carcass
fatness, delayed carcass masculinity development, decreased hide weight and
thickness, and improved some meat palatability traits. Our results indicate that
implanting young bulls with Ralgro® from birth to slaughter improves the traits
cited most often by beef packers as reasons for discriminating against young bulls
for meat production.