Fact Sheet Written by:
Clay P. Mathis, Extension Livestock Specialist
And Provided by:
New Mexico State University http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs
Implanting growth promotants in suckling steer and heifer calves at branding can significantly enhance average daily gain between branding and weaning, improving the profitability of a ranching operation. However, it is important to use only products labeled for use in suckling beef calves. Special consideration also must be given to implant strategies for replacement heifers. However, reduced reproductive performance in replacement heifers implanted only once between 1 and 3 months of age is minor and generally is offset by improved weaning weights among heifers marketed at weaning.
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