scholarly journals 108 Effect of Revalor-XH, Revalor-200, and combination Revalor-IH/Revalor-200 on Yearling Heifer Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 130-130
Author(s):  
Zachary Carlson ◽  
Caitlin Coulson ◽  
Galen E Erickson ◽  
D J Jordon ◽  
Rob Cooper ◽  
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Abstract A commercial feedlot trial utilizing 1,728 crossbred heifers (initial BW = 410; SD = 10 kg) examined three implant strategies on growth performance and carcass characteristics. Treatments included: 1) Revalor-200 (REV-200) on d 1; 2) Revalor-IH on d 1 and Revalor-200 on d 56 (REV-IH/200; range 54-58 d) to target approximately 80 d with terminal implant; and 3) Revalor-XH (REV-XH) on d 1. Heifers implanted with REV-IH/200 combination had greater carcass-adjusted final BW and G:F compared to REV-200 and REV-XH (637 vs. 630 and 630 kg; 0.146 vs. 0.140 and 0.140, respectively; P ≤ 0.05). There were no differences (P ≥ 0.24) observed for live performance including final BW, DMI, or ADG on a live basis among implant strategies. Hot carcass weights and LM area improved for REV-IH/200 implanted heifers relative to REV-200 and REV-XH implanted heifers (397 vs. 393 and 393 kg; 90.9 vs. 87.7 and 88.7 cm2, respectively; P ≤ 0.05). Dressing percent was greater for REV-IH/200 implanted heifers compared to REV-200 and REV-XH (62.7 vs. 62.1 and 62.2 %, respectively; P = 0.01). Marbling score and 12th-rib fat thickness were not different (P ≥ 0.12) among implant treatments. Calculated yield grades improved for REV-IH/200 compared to REV-200 (3.63 vs. 3.82, respectively; P = 0.05). Heifers implanted with REV-IH/200 had a significant (P < 0.01) shift to a lower calculated yield grade distribution compared to REV-200 and REV-XH implanted heifers. The REV-IH/200 combination provided 280 mg of trenbolone acetate (TBA) and 28 mg estradiol (E2), while total active ingredient doses for REV-200 and REV-XH are 200 mg TBA and 20 mg E2. Thus, the greater concentration of TBA and E2 provided by REV-IH/200 combination improved carcass adjusted growth and carcass performance compared to the non-coated REV-200 implant and partially coated REV-XH implant.

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 131-131
Author(s):  
Nathan Pyatt ◽  
Gary Vogel ◽  
Mike Brown ◽  
Frank White ◽  
William Kayser ◽  
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Abstract Feedlot heifers (n = 3,778; initial BW = 310 kg; SD = 28 kg) were utilized in a 3 x 2 factorial arrangement (9 pens/treatment) to investigate increasing implant dose and terminal window (TW) timing on growth and carcass merit. Component with Tylan® implant dose treatments were 1. Initial TE-IH [80 mg trenbolone acetate (TBA), 8 mg estradiol (E2)] and terminal TE-H (140 mg TBA, 14 mg E2; IH/H), 2. Initial TE-IH and terminal TE-200 (200 mg TBA, 20 mg E2; IH/200), or 3. Initial TE-200 and terminal TE-200 (200/200). Heifers were fed 171 d with terminal implant administered 100 or 60 d prior to slaughter; initial implant window was inverse (71 or 111 d) to TW. Data were analyzed as a mixed model with block included as a random effect. No significant dose x TW interactions occurred for growth or carcass characteristics (P ≥ 0.06) therefore, main effects are presented. Terminal window treatments resulted in similar (P > 0.25) live performance. Heifers reimplanted 60 d prior to slaughter had improved (P < 0.05) marbling score and lower YG2 carcasses. Final weight, gain, HCW, yield, and LM area increased (linear; P < 0.05), while marbling score and fat thickness decreased (linear; P < 0.05) with increasing heifer implant dose. Heifers implanted with IH/200 had lower (P < 0.05) DMI compared to IH/H. IH/200 and 200/200 had improved (+2.1%; P < 0.05) efficiency compared to IH/H. HCW for 200/200 was +3.2 and 5.5 kg greater than IH/200 and IH/H, respectively. 200/200 were leaner with +7.4% YG 1&2 and -5.4% YG 4&5, but -8.5% Prime & Choice carcass compared to IH/H. Shortening TW from 100 to 60 d prior to slaughter did not alter growth performance. Increased implant dose in heifers improved gain, efficiency, HCW and yield with some quality grade considerations.


2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 129-129
Author(s):  
Zachary Carlson ◽  
Galen E Erickson ◽  
Bill Dicke ◽  
Marshall Streeter

Abstract A commercial feedlot trial utilizing 870 crossbred heifers (initial BW = 322; SD = 9 kg) examined two implant strategies on growth performance and carcass characteristics. Treatments included: 1) Revalor-IH on d 1 (80 mg trenbalone acetate (TBA)/8 mg estradiol (E2), noncoated) and re-implanted with Revalor-200 on d 101 (200 mg TBA/20 mg E2, noncoated (REV-IH/200); or 2) Revalor-XH on d 1 (200 mg TBA/20 mg E2, partially coated (REV-XH). There were no differences (P > 0.23) observed for live performance including final BW, DMI, ADG, and feed efficiency between implant treatments. There were no differences (P ≥ 0.17) in carcass-adjusted final BW or ADG between implant strategies. There were no differences (P ≥ 0.28) observed for DMI before or after re-implanting for heifers given REV-IH/200 compared to heifers given REV-XH. Heifers implanted with REV-IH/200 had greater carcass-adjusted feed efficiency compared to REV-XH (0.156 vs. 152; P = 0.03). Heifers implanted with REV-IH/200 had larger LM area compared to heifers with REV-XH (88.4 vs. 83.9 cm2; P < 0.01). Calculated yield grade was lower for heifers implanted with REV-IH/200 compared to heifers implanted with REV-XH (3.75 vs. 3.89; P < 0.01). Hot carcass weights, dressing percent, marbling, and 12th rib back fat were not different (P ≥ 0.11) among treatments. Heifers implanted with REV-IH/200 had a shift towards lower USDA yield grade distribution compared to REV-XH implanted heifers (P = 0.05). The REV-IH/200 combination provided 280 mg of TBA and 28 mg E2, while total active ingredient dose for REV-XH was 200 mg TBA and 20 mg E2. Therefore, minimal differences were observed in carcass-adjusted feed efficiency, LM area, and calculated yield grade between REV-IH/200 and the partially coated REV-XH implant.


2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 132-132
Author(s):  
Marshall Streeter ◽  
John Hutcheson ◽  
Wade Nichols ◽  
Brandon Nuttelman ◽  
Grant Crawford ◽  
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Abstract Beef heifers (n=1478) were used in a randomized complete block design to compare the effects of a traditional re-implant (Revalor-IH/Revalor-200) or a long-acting implant program (Revalor-XH) on feed yard growth performance and carcass characteristics. Heifers (initial BW = 263 kg; SD = 3.44 kg) were randomized to 1 of 20 pens with pens randomly assigned to Revalor-IH (80 mg trenbolone acetate [TBA], 8 mg estradiol [E]) at initial processing followed by Revalor-200 (200 mg TBA, 20 mg E; Rev-IH/200) 103 days later or Revalor-XH (200 mg TBA, 20 mg E; Rev-XH) implant treatments. Heifers were on feed for an average of 221 d with Rev-XH heifers remaining in their pens for the duration of the study. Final BW (559 kg) and feed efficiency (0.175) did not differ (P > 0.11) between treatments. Dry matter intake was greater (P < 0.10) for Rev-IH/200 (7.70 kg) compared with Rev-XH (7.60 kg) heifers causing greater (P < 0.10) ADG for Rev-IH/200 (1.35 kg) versus Rev-XH (1.33 kg). Heifers implanted with Rev-IH/200 (365 kg) had greater (P < 0.10) HCW than those implanted with Rev-XH (361 kg). However, differences in dressing percentage were not detected (P > 0.15). Longissimus muscle area was greater (P < 0.05) for heifers implanted with Rev-IH/200 (89.55 cm2) versus those implanted with Rev-XH (87.87 cm2). Back fat thickness (1.76 cm), calculated yield grade (3.28) and marbling score (487) did not differ (P > 0.42) due to implant treatment. Differences resulting from implant treatment in the percentage of carcasses within USDA Quality Grades (P > 0.34) and USDA Yield Grades (P > 0.18) were not observed. Heifers that were re-implanted had improved ADG, DMI and HCW compared with those receiving a long-acting implant with minimal effects on carcass characteristics.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 1173-1181
Author(s):  
Leonardo G Sitorski ◽  
Marc L Bauer ◽  
Kendall C Swanson

Abstract One-hundred thirty-two finishing steers (300 ± 2.7 kg body weight [BW]) predominately of Angus, Simmental, and Shorthorn breeding were used to study the effect of metabolizable protein (MP) intake on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and feeding behavior. Steers were stratified by initial BW across five pens and randomly assigned to one of four dietary treatments to supply an average of 626, 906, 1,209, and 1,444 g MP/d (n = 33 per treatment). Feed intake and feeding behavior were measured using radio frequency identification tags and the Insentec feeding system. For feeding behavior, a visit was defined as each time the Insentec system detected a steer at the feed bunk. A meal was defined as eating periods by intervals no longer than 7 min. Steers were fed until they reached an average BW of 598 ± 3.1 kg. Average daily gain (ADG) responded quadratically (P < 0.01) with ADG increasing in steers fed 906 g MP/d and plateauing thereafter. Dry-matter intake (DMI; kg) responded quadratically (P = 0.009) with DMI increasing with MP intake up to 1,209 g/d MP and decreasing thereafter. Gain to feed ratio (G:F) increased linearly (P = 0.04) and tended (P = 0.10) to respond quadratically, as G:F increased up to 906 g MP/d and plateaued thereafter. A quadratic response (P = 0.04 and P = 0.02, respectively) was observed for marbling score and 12th rib subcutaneous fat thickness with steers fed 1,209 g MP/d having the greatest marbling score and back fat thickness. A quadratic effect for visits and meals per day was observed (P < 0.01) with steers fed the 1,209 g MP/d treatment having the least visits and meals per day. In addition, time eating per visit responded quadratically (P = 0.05) with time increasing from 626 to 906 g MP/d. There was a linear increase (P ≤ 0.02) in time eating per meal and per day with increasing MP intake. A quadratic effect (P < 0.03) was observed for DMI per visit, meal, and minute with steers fed 1,209 g MP/d having the greatest DMI. In summary, steers fed 626 g MP/d had increased visits and meals per day. However, DMI per visit, meal, and minute were greater in steers fed 1,209 g MP/d. A day × treatment interaction (P < 0.001) was observed for plasma urea N as concentrations increased to a greater extent over time in the higher MP treatments than in the lower MP treatments. These data indicate that MP supply (from deficient to excess) influences growth performance, carcass characteristics, and feeding behavior of finishing steers.


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro H V Carvalho ◽  
Mariana F Westphalen ◽  
Jonathan A Campbell ◽  
Tara L Felix

Abstract The objectives of the study were to determine the effect of coated or noncoated hormone implants on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and serum estradiol-17β (E2) concentrations of Holstein steers fed a grain-based diet for 112 d. Seventy-nine Holstein steers [average initial body weight (BW) = 452 ± 5.5 kg] were stratified by BW and allotted to one of two treatments: 1) Holstein steers implanted with a coated implant containing 200 mg of trenbolone acetate (TBA) and 40 mg E2 (Revalor-XS (Merck Animal Health; Summit, NJ)] on day 0 (XS) or 2) Holstein steers implanted two times (days 0 and 56) with a noncoated implant containing 80 mg of TBA and 16 mg of E2 [(2IS) Revalor-IS (Merck Animal Health)]. Data were analyzed using the MIXED procedure of SAS (SAS Inst. Inc., Cary, NC). There was no effect (P ≥ 0.71) of implant strategy on initial, middle, and final BW. No effect (P ≥ 0.12) of implant strategy was observed on average daily gain, dry matter intake, or gain-to-feed ratio. There were no effects (P ≥ 0.11) of implant strategy on carcass characteristics. There was an implant × day interaction (P < 0.01) for the circulation of serum E2 concentrations. Serum E2 concentration increased similarly 14 d after Holstein steers were implanted, regardless of implant strategy. At 28 d, after steers were implanted, steers in the XS group had less serum E2 concentration than Holstein steers in the 2IS group. However, at 56 d after the first implantation, both groups, once again, had similar serum E2 concentrations and E2 concentrations were less on day 56 than day 28 for both strategies. Holstein steers implanted with 2IS had greater serum E2 concentration on day 70 and E2 concentrations remained greater than serum E2 of Holstein steers implanted XS for the duration of the trial (day 112). In summary, there was no effect of coated or two doses of noncoated implant on growth performance or carcass characteristics of Holstein steers.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Gubbels ◽  
R. R. Salverson ◽  
K. M. Cammack ◽  
J. K. Grubbs ◽  
K. R. Underwood ◽  
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ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to compare the influence of two low stress weaning methods with conventional weaning on post-weaning performance and carcass characteristics of beef steers.Materials and MethodsAngus × Simmental crossbred steer calves (n = 90) from a single source were stratified by body weight and dam age into three groups; one treatment was randomly assigned to each group: ABRUPT (calves isolated from dams on the day of weaning), FENCE (calves separated from dams via a barbed wire fence for 7 d prior to completely weaning), and NOSE (nose-flap inserted and calves remained with dams for 7 d prior to completely weaning). At d +7 post-weaning calves were transported to a commercial feedlot where they received standard step-up and finishing rations typical for a Northern Plains feedlot. To understand the influence of each weaning method on haptoglobin (an acute-phase protein), blood samples were collected via coccygeal venipuncture at d –7 (PreTreat), 0 (Weaning), and +7 (PostWean) from a subsample of calves (n = 10 per treatment) and analyzed using a bovine haptoglobin ELISA kit. Body weights (BW) were recorded on study d –34 (PreWean), –7 (PreTreat), 0 (Weaning), 7 (PostWean), 32 (Receiving), 175 (Ultrasound), and 253 (Final) and average daily gains (ADG) were calculated between each time period. On d 175 post-weaning BW were recorded, and ultrasound fat thickness and intramuscular fat were determined and utilized to project marketing dates. Carcass measurements were recorded at the time of harvest and included hot carcass weight, 12th rib backfat, ribeye area, USDA Yield Grade and Quality Grade, and marbling score. Haptoglobin, BW, and ADG data were analyzed as repeated measures using the ante-dependence covariance structure in the MIXED procedure of SAS (SAS Inst. Inc., Cary, NC) for effects of weaning treatment, day, and their interaction; birth weight was included as a covariate for ADG and BW. Carcass traits were analyzed for the effect of weaning treatment using the MIXED procedure. Separation of least-squares means was performed using LSD with a Tukey’s adjustment and assuming an α level of 0.05.ResultsWeaning method interacted (P < 0.0001) with time period for ADG and BW. Calf BW increased in all treatments until the PostWean period, wherein BW decreased (P < 0.0001) in ABRUPT and NOSE and was maintained (P > 0.05) in FENCE. From the Receiving to Final time periods BW increased similarly (P > 0.05) for all treatments. Calf ADG was greater (P < 0.01) in calves in the NOSE treatment at Weaning than ABRUPT or FENCE. In the PostWean period, the FENCE calves had ADG that was not different (P > 0.05) than zero but was greater (P < 0.0001) than the negative ADG of ABRUPT and NOSE calves. During the Receiving period ADG was greater (P < 0.05) for ABRUPT compared to NOSE and FENCE. Time influenced (P < 0.001) haptoglobin concentration. No difference in haptoglobin was observed between the PreTreat and Weaning or PostWean periods; however, haptoglobin concentration was greater (P < 0.001) at PostWean compared to Weaning. Weaning method did not influence (P > 0.05) carcass measurements.ConclusionCollectively these data suggest low stress weaning methods do not significantly improve post-weaning growth performance or carcass merit compared to calves weaned using conventional methods.


2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (Supplement_4) ◽  
pp. 332-332
Author(s):  
Chandler A Dockray ◽  
Tommy L Perkins ◽  
Flavio Riberio ◽  
Tylo J Kirkpatrick ◽  
Kaitlyn R Wesley ◽  
...  

Abstract Charolais x Angus steers (n = 80) were evaluated across a 378-day feeding period in response to administration of a growth promoting implant containing trenbolone acetate (TBA) and estradiol (E2) using A-mode and B-mode ultrasound. Steers were scanned at 42-d intervals (0, 42, 84, 126, 168, 210, 252, 294, 336) during 10 separate ultrasound scanning sessions 24-h prior to harvest. Ultrasound B-mode rump fat images (BRFU) were obtained by a certified Ultrasound Guidelines Council (UGC) technician using an ALOKA 500V console equipped with a 17.2 cm carcass probe. Ultrasound A-mode images (ARFU) were obtained by a non-UGC certified technician using a RENCO Lean Meater. Images of BRFU were analyzed by the CUP lab whereas ARFU image results were determined chute side by the scanning technician. Carcasses were dissected into total lean, fat and bone post-harvest. Rump fat thickness ultrasound measurements were compared to carcass traits used to determine carcass value. Carcass endpoints included 12th–rib fat thickness (FTC), 12th rib-eye area (REAC), marbling score (MARB), and total percentage of carcass fat (PCF). The correlation between BRFU and ARFU was 0.70 (P &lt; 0.01). Positive correlations (P &lt; 0.01) between ultrasound rump fat measures taken the day before harvest and carcass measurements indicated moderate relationships between BRFU and FTC (r=0.80); BRFU and REAC (r=0.66); BRFU and MARB (r=0.68); BRFU and PCF (r=0.75); ARFU and FTC (r=0.69); ARFU and REAC (r=0.76); ARFU and MARB (r=0.79); and ARFU and PCF (r=0.80). These results indicate A- and B-mode ultrasound measures of rump fat may be adequate measures for estimation of total percent carcass fat.


2021 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A.F. De Moura ◽  
D.C.A. Filho ◽  
I.L. Brondani ◽  
L.B. Pereira ◽  
G. Joner ◽  
...  

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of various dietary energy levels on the carcass and meat characteristics of feedlot-finished steers. A total of 27 purebred and crossbred Charolais and Nellore steers were used, with a mean initial age of 22 months and weight of 253 kg. The animals were allotted to a completely randomized design with three treatments and nine replicates each. Dietary treatments were arranged so that the average forage to concentrate ratio (FCR) was equivalent to that of a constant FCR treatment. The treatments consisted of CT (constant FCR at 60 to 40), CT5 (starting with 70: 30 FCR and finishing with 50: 50 FCR, that is, a mean overall FCR of 60: 40), and CT10 (starting with 80: 20 FCR and finishing with 40: 60, that is, a mean overall FCR of 60: 40). The dietary treatments did not affect slaughter weight, carcass weight, carcass conformation, physiological maturity, subcutaneous fat thickness, ribeye area, marbling score, and carcass measurements or the yield of commercial cuts. Chilling loss was higher in CT10 steers (2.41%) than in CT (2.26%) and CT5 (2.15%).


Author(s):  
C. Chen ◽  
Y. Deng ◽  
H.B. Ren ◽  
J. Zhu ◽  
Q.M. Cui ◽  
...  

Background: The Chinese Shaziling pig is representative of good meat quality but has been scarcely utilized on commercial farms because of the unpleasing growth and carcass traits. Methods: The growth performance, carcass characteristics, meat quality and fatty acids profile were analyzed among (Berkshire × Shaziling) × (Berkshire × Shaziling) (BS × BS), BS × S, Shaziling (S × S) and S × BS pigs. Result: BS × BS pigs exhibited higher growth rate and superior carcass performance. Each breed possessed desirable meat quality, as evidenced by moderate pH, color score, IMF content and shear force value, among which the performance of S × BS pigs was prominent. Take account of the contents of SFAs, MUFAs, PUFAs and PUFAs/SFAs value, the eating quality of S × BS pigs was favorable and the meat of BS × BS pigs, by contrast, was helpful for human health with advanced nutritional value. In summary, BS × BS pigs is more effective for commercial development of Shaziling pigs and providing healthy pork products.


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