116 Effect of Coated and Non-coated Steroidal Implants on Growth Performance, Dietary Net Energy Utilization and Carcass Traits of Feedlot Finishing Steers

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 36-37
Author(s):  
Elizabeth M Buckhaus ◽  
Zachary K Smith
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Carcass Traits ◽  
Estradiol Benzoate ◽  
Corn Silage ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Carcass Weight ◽  
Net Energy ◽  
Trenbolone Acetate ◽  
Coated Implant ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Abstract Maine-Anjou x Angus steers (n = 156, initial BW 366 ± 37.2 kg) were used in a 132-d finishing experiment at the Ruminant Nutrition Center in Brookings, SD. Steers were weighed on two consecutive days and assigned into 5 weight blocks. Within each weight block steers were randomly assigned to two implant types (equal steroidal hormone dose; both from Zoetis, Parsippany, NJ) and two dietary treatments in a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement. Implant treatments consisted of 1) Coated implant, 200 mg trenbolone acetate (TBA), 28 mg estradiol benzoate (EB) (Synovex ONE Feedlot, ONE) or 2) Non-coated implant, 200 mg TBA, 28 mg EB (Synovex PLUS; PLUS), placed in the left ear. Dietary treatments were 1) 15% or 2) 30% corn silage (DM basis). No interaction between implant and corn silage inclusion was observed for carcass-adjusted (hot carcass weight / 0.63) growth performance, dietary net energy (NE) utilization or carcass traits (P ≥ 0.16). Bunks were managed using a slick bunk approach and all diets contained (DM basis) 33 mg/kg monensin sodium. Implant status was checked on d 28 by a single trained evaluator; steers with missing implants were immediately re-implanted. There was no difference in carcass-adjusted growth performance between implants (P ≥ 0.85). There were no differences in observed NE or the observed-to-expected ratio of NE for either growth or maintenance (P ≥ 0.90). No differences were observed for dressing percent, hot carcass weight, ribeye area, or rib fat (P ≥ 0.22). Marbling differed between implant treatments (433 to 466 ± 8.7; P = 0.01) for PLUS and ONE respectively. Implanting cattle with a coated implant had no detrimental effect on growth performance or carcass traits, but it did increase marbling scores.

PSX-B-5 Effect of replacement of dry-rolled corn with un-processed rye on growth performance, efficiency of dietary net energy utilization, and carcass traits of finishing heifers

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 458-459
Author(s):  
Keith M Buckhaus ◽  
Warren C Rusche ◽  
Zachary K Smith
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Estradiol Benzoate ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Net Energy ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Trenbolone Acetate ◽  
Finishing Diets

Abstract Continental × British beef heifers were used in a randomized complete block design experiment to evaluate the effects of replacing dry-rolled corn with unprocessed rye on growth performance, efficiency of dietary net energy (NE) utilization, and carcass trait responses in finishing heifers. Heifers (n = 56; 433 ± 34.0 kg) were transported 241 km from a regional sale barn to the Ruminant Nutrition Center in Brookings, SD. Heifers were blocked by weight grouping and then allotted to pens (n = 7 heifers/pen and 4 pens/treatment). Treatments included a finishing diet that contained 60% grain (DM basis) as dry-rolled corn (DRC) or unprocessed rye grain (RYE). On d 14, heifers were consuming the final diet and were implanted with 200 mg of trenbolone acetate and 28 mg of estradiol benzoate (Synovex-Plus, Zoetis, Parsippany, NJ). RYE heifers had decreased (P ≤ 0.01) final body weight, average daily gain, and gain efficiency; but tended (P = 0.08) to have a greater dry matter intake compared to DRC. RYE had decreased (P ≤ 0.01) observed dietary NE and decreased (P ≤ 0.01) observed-to-expected dietary NE ratio for maintenance and gain compared to DRC. Dressing percentage, 12th rib fat thickness, ribeye area, and the distribution of USDA yield and quality grades were not altered (P ≥ 0.12) by diet. Hot carcass weight, yield grade, estimated empty body fat (EBF), and body weight at 28% EBF decreased (P ≤ 0.02) and retail yield increased (P= 0.01) in RYE compared to DRC. These data indicate that unprocessed rye is a palatable feed ingredient for inclusion in finishing diets for beef cattle and that rye inclusion only minimally influences carcass quality. The feeding value of unprocessed rye is considerably less (21.4%) than that of dry-rolled corn using current standards and approximately 91% of the NE value of processed rye.

scholarly journals Evaluation of hybrid rye on growth performance, carcass traits, and efficiency of net energy utilization in finishing steers

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Warren C Rusche ◽  
Julie Ann Walker ◽  
Peter Sexton ◽  
Rebecca S Brattain ◽  
Zachary K Smith
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Carcass Traits ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Carcass Weight ◽  
Experimental Unit ◽  
Net Energy ◽  
Complete Replacement ◽  
Finishing Steers ◽  
Hybrid Rye

Abstract Crossbred beef steers with a high percentage of Angus ancestry [n = 240, initial shrunk body weight (BW), 404 ± 18.5 kg] were used in a 117-d feedlot experiment to evaluate the effect of hybrid rye (Rye; KWS Cereals USA, LLC, Champaign, IL) as a replacement for dry-rolled corn (DRC) on growth performance, carcass traits, and comparative net energy (NE) value in diets fed to finishing steers. Rye from a single hybrid (KWS Bono) with an ergot alkaloid concentration of 392 ppb was processed with a roller mill to a processing index (PI) of 78.8 ± 2.29. Four treatments were used in a completely randomized design (n = 6 pens/treatment; 10 steers/pen), where DRC (PI = 86.9 ± 4.19) was replaced by varying proportions of Rye [DRC:Rye, dry matter (DM) basis (60:0), (40:20), (20:40), and (0:60)]. Liver abscess scores and carcass characteristics were collected at the abattoir. Carcass-adjusted performance was calculated from hot carcass weight (HCW)/0.625. Performance-adjusted NE was calculated using carcass-adjusted average daily gain (ADG), DM intake (DMI), and mean equivalent shrunk BW with the comparative NE values for rye calculated using the replacement technique. Data were analyzed using the GLIMMIX procedure of SAS 9.4 (SAS Inst. Inc., Cary, NC) with pen as the experimental unit. Treatment effects were tested using linear and quadratic contrasts, as well as between diets with and without Rye. Replacing DRC with Rye linearly decreased (P ≤ 0.01) carcass-adjusted final BW, ADG, DMI, and gain:feed (G:F). Feeding rye linearly decreased HCW and longissimus muscle area (P ≤ 0.04). Distributions of liver scores and USDA grades for quality and yield were unaffected by treatment (P ≥ 0.09). Estimated replacement NE for maintenance (NEm) and gain (NEg) values for rye, when included at 60% of diet DM, were 1.90 and 1.25 Mcal/kg, respectively. Rye can be a suitable feed ingredient in finishing diets for feedlot steers. Estimated replacement values of Rye when fed at 60% of diet DM closely agreed with current tabular standards but, when included at 20% of diet DM, estimated NEm and NEg values of Rye were increased 9.5% and 12.8%, respectively. Net energy value of Rye for gain is approximately 84% compared to DRC; thus, the complete replacement of DRC with Rye depressed DMI, ADG, G:F, and carcass weight.

21 Effect of Corn Silage Inclusion Rate on Live Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, Net Energy Utilization and Beef Production Per Hectare in Feedlot Finishing Steers

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 25-26
Author(s):  
Elizabeth M Buckhaus ◽  
Zachary K Smith
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Corn Silage ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Net Energy ◽  
Beef Steers ◽  
Beef Production ◽  
Finishing Cattle ◽  
Finishing Steers ◽  
Inclusion Rate ◽  
Dietary Treatments

Abstract Maine-Anjou × Angus beef steers (n = 156; initial BW 366 ± 37.2 kg) were used in a finishing experiment at the Ruminant Nutrition Center in Brookings, SD. Steers were weighed on 2 consecutive days and assigned into 5 weight blocks (replicate pens). Treatments were arranged in a 2 × 2 factorial, 2 types of implants and 2 dietary treatments. Dietary treatments consisted (DM basis) of 1) 15% (CS15) or 2) 30% corn silage (CS30). Other ingredients consisted of DRC, HMC, liquid supplement and a dry supplement. The NEm, NEg and CP of CS15 was 94.8 Mcal/45.4 kg, 64.0 Mcal/45.4 kg and 12.7% and 91.2 Mcal/45.4 kg, 61.1 Mcal/45.4 kg, and 12.5% respectively (DM basis) for CS30. Bunks were managed using a slick bunk approach and all diets contained (DM basis) 33 mg/kg monensin sodium. Corn silage yield was assumed to be 45.7 Mg/ha and corn grain yield was calculated to be 10.2 Mg/ha. Beef production per hectare was calculated as (carcass adjusted final BW – initial BW)/hectare. No interaction between diet and implant (P ≥ 0.16) was detected for any variables. Final BW, ADG, and G:F were increased (P ≤ 0.02) by 2.2%, 6.5% and 7.2% respectively for CS15. Observed NE and the ratio of observed-to-expected NE for maintenance and gain was not influenced (P ≥ 0.15) by treatment. Dressing percent (64.52 vs. 63.47 ± 0.250; P = 0.01) and HCW (379 vs. 371 ± 13.1 kg; P = 0.02) were greater in CS15. Beef production per hectare was not impacted (P = 0.76) by feeding greater levels of corn silage. Feeding CS15 resulted in greater carcass-adjusted growth performance and HCW. No differences in beef produced per hectare of crop land means producers can feed greater inclusions of corn silage to finishing cattle without impacting carcass quality or beef production.

scholarly journals Increasing hay inclusion in silage-based receiving diets and its effects on performance and energy utilization in newly weaned beef steers

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 848-853
Author(s):  
Dathan T Smerchek ◽  
Elizabeth M Buckhaus ◽  
Katie D Miller ◽  
Zachary K Smith
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Corn Silage ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Experimental Unit ◽  
Net Energy ◽  
Beef Steers ◽  
Linear Effect ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Red Angus

Abstract The influence of grass hay (GH) inclusion in replacement of corn silage in receiving diets on growth performance and dietary net energy (NE) utilization was evaluated in newly weaned beef steers (n = 162 Charolais-Red Angus cross steers; initial body weight [BW] = 278 ± 13.4 kg). Treatments were (DM basis): 1) 0% GH, 2) 10% GH, or 3) 20% GH inclusion in replacement of corn silage in receiving diets fed to newly weaned beef steers for 56 d. The study was conducted from October to December of 2019. Data were analyzed as randomized complete block design with pen serving as the experimental unit for all analyses. Increasing dietary inclusion of hay had no influence (P ≥ 0.11) on final BW, ADG, gain:feed or observed/expected dietary NEM and NEG, observed/expected dry matter intake (DMI), or observed/expected ADG. GH inclusion increased (linear effect, P = 0.01) DMI. Observed DMI for all treatments was approximately 15% to 17% less than anticipated based upon steer growth performance and tabular NE values. Evaluation of observed/expected ADG was 31% to 37% greater than expected for the steers in the present study. Particles less than 4 mm increased (linear effect, P = 0.01) and greater than 4 mm decreased (linear effect, P = 0.01) as GH replaced corn silage in the receiving diet. As the proportion of particles greater than 4 mm increased, cumulative ADG was decreased. These data indicate that GH should be considered in corn silage-based receiving diets to improve DMI. In high-risk calves, improved DMI could result in a lesser incidence of morbidity, although no morbidity was observed in any steers from the present study.

scholarly journals Effects of Corn Silage Inclusion Level and Type of Anabolic Implant on Animal Growth Performance, Apparent Total Tract Digestibility, Beef Production per Hectare, and Carcass Characteristics of Finishing Steers

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 579
Author(s):  
Elizabeth M. Buckhaus ◽  
Zachary K. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Dietary Treatment ◽  
Corn Silage ◽  
Net Energy ◽  
Beef Production ◽  
Coated Implant ◽  
Inclusion Level

Maine-Anjou × Angus cross-bred steers (n = 156 steers; initial body weight (BW) 366 ± 37.2 kg) were used in a 132 d finishing study conducted at the Ruminant Nutrition Center (RNC) in Brookings, SD. Steers were blocked by weight (n = 5 BW blocks) and randomly assigned to an implant and dietary treatment of a randomized complete block design with each pen containing seven to eight steers (n = 20 pens). Dietary treatments consisted of (1) 15% (CS15) or (2) 30% corn silage (CS30) where corn silage displaced corn grain in the diet. Steers received one of two implants (both from Zoetis, Parsippany, NJ) containing equal doses of trenbolone acetate (TBA) and estradiol benzoate (EB): (1) Synovex PLUS (non-coated implant; 200 mg TBA and 28 mg EB; PLUS) or (2) Synovex ONE Feedlot (coated implant; 200 mg TBA and 28 mg EB; ONE-F). Bunks were managed using a slick bunk approach, and all diets contained dry matter (DM) basis 33 mg/kg monensin sodium. All steers were offered ad libitum access to feed, and feeding occurred twice daily in equal portions. There was no interaction between the implant and dietary treatment for any variables measured (p ≥ 0.08). Carcass-adjusted basis final BW, average daily gain (ADG), and grain to feed (G:F) were increased (p ≤ 0.02) by 2.2%, 6.5%, and 7.2%, respectively, for CS15. Observed net energy (NE) and the ratio of observed-to-expected NE for maintenance and gain was not influenced (p ≥ 0.15) by silage inclusion treatment. Beef production per hectare was not impacted (p ≥ 0.13) by corn silage inclusion level. Fecal output was increased, and digestibility coefficients for dry matter, organic matter, and crude protein were decreased in CS30 (p ≤ 0.03). Dressing percent and hot carcass weight (HCW) were greater (p ≤ 0.02) in CS15. Implant type did not influence any traits measured (p ≥ 0.14) except for marbling. Marbling was decreased for PLUS (433 vs. 466 ± 17.5; p = 0.02) compared to ONE-F steers. Similar beef produced per hectare of crop land-based upon silage feeding level means producers can feed greater inclusions of corn silage to finishing cattle without impacting carcass quality or beef production; implanting with a coated implant had no detrimental effects to growth performance but increases marbling scores.

scholarly journals 189 Evaluation of Hybrid Rye on Growth Performance, Carcass Traits, and Efficiency of Net Energy Utilization in Finishing Steers

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (Supplement_4) ◽  
pp. 160-160
Author(s):  
Warren C Rusche ◽  
Julie Walker ◽  
Rebecca S Brattain ◽  
Zachary K Smith
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Carcass Traits ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Experimental Unit ◽  
Net Energy ◽  
Complete Replacement ◽  
Finishing Diets ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Finishing Steers ◽  
Hybrid Rye

Abstract Predominately Angus steers (n = 240, initial shrunk BW 404 ± 18.5 kg) were used in a 117d feedlot experiment to evaluate the effect of hybrid rye (KWS Cereals USA, LLC, Champaign, IL; Rye) as a replacement for dry-rolled corn (DRC) on growth performance, carcass traits, and comparative net energy value in diets fed to finishing steers. Rye from a single hybrid (KWS Bono) with an ergot alkaloid concentration of 392 ppb was processed with a roller mill to a processing index (PI) of 78.8 ± 2.29. Four treatments were used in a completely randomized design (n = 6 pens/treatment, 10 steers/pen) where DRC (PI = 86.9 ± 4.19) was replaced by varying proportions of Rye [DRC:Rye, DM Basis (60:0), (40:20), (20:40), and (0:60)]. Liver abscess scores and carcass characteristics were collected at the harvest facility. Carcass-adjusted performance was calculated from HCW/0.625. Performance-adjusted NE was calculated using carcass-adjusted ADG, DMI, and mean equivalent shrunk BW with the comparative NE values for Rye calculated using the replacement technique. Data were analyzed using the GLIMMIX procedure with pen as the experimental unit. Means were separated using linear and quadratic contrasts. Replacing DRC with Rye linearly decreased (P ≤ 0.01) carcass-adjusted final BW, ADG, DMI and G:F. Feeding Rye linearly decreased HCW and LM area (P ≤ 0.04). Distributions of liver scores and USDA grades for quality and yield were unaffected by treatment (P ≥ 0.09). Using observed performance from d 19 to d 117 (period when steers were on final diet), the estimated replacement NEm and NEg values for Rye were 1.93 and 1.26 Mcal/kg, respectively. Rye can be a suitable feed ingredient in finishing diets for feedlot steers with the optimal inclusion in this experiment at 20% of DM. Complete replacement of DRC with Rye depressed DMI, ADG, and G:F.

scholarly journals 164 Effect of trenbolone acetate, melengestrol acetate, and ractopamine hydrochloride on growth performance of growing beef cattle

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (Supplement_4) ◽  
pp. 127-127
Author(s):  
Gabriel O Ribeiro ◽  
Martin Hünerberg ◽  
Kim Ominski ◽  
Francis J Larney ◽  
Tim A McAllister
Keyword(s):  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Barley Grain ◽  
Corn Silage ◽  
Carcass Weight ◽  
Growth Promoters ◽  
Trenbolone Acetate ◽  
Melengestrol Acetate ◽  
Ractopamine Hydrochloride

Abstract This study evaluated the effect of trenbolone acetate + estradiol implants (TBA), melengestrol acetate (MGA), and ractopamine hydrochloride (RAC) on the performance of beef cattle fed barley grain/corn silage diets. Beef cattle (279 ± 10.1 kg) were used in a complete randomized 4-yr study (yr 1, 2, n = 120 heifers and 80 steers; yr 3, 4, n = 120 heifers and 120 steers). Cattle were blocked by weight and randomly assigned to 4 pens/treatment/yr. Treatments were 1) control heifers [no growth promoters (GP)], 2) TBA implanted heifers, 3) MGA heifers, 4) control steers (no GP), and 5) TBA implanted steers (yrs 1 to 4), and included a sixth treatment 6) TBA implanted + RAC steers for yrs 3 and 4. Cattle were fed for a similar duration (262 d ± 8) in all treatments. TBA increased the DMI of steers and heifers (P < 0.001) compared to controls (9.52 vs. 8.73 kg DM/d). MGA did not affect DMI (P = 0.41); however, TBA+RAC steers had grater DMI (P = 0.02; 9.91 vs. 9.58 kg DM/d) compared to TBA steers. Compared to controls, TBA heifers had greater ADG (P < 0.001; 1.45 vs. 1.29 kg), G:F (P < 0.001; 0.157 vs. 0.149), and carcass weight (P < 0.001; 390 vs. 360 kg). TBA also increased steers ADG (P < 0.001; 1.70 vs. 1.41 kg), G:F (P < 0.001; 0.174 vs. 0.161), and carcass weight (P < 0.001; 425 vs. 389 kg). Compared to control heifers, MGA increased (P < 0.01) ADG, G:F, and carcass weight by 8.1%, 7.0%, and 4.7%, respectively. The ADG and carcass weight of TBA+RAC steers increased (P < 0.01) by 5.6% and 3.2%, respectively with no effect (P = 0.87) on G:F compared to TBA steers. This 4-yr study demonstrates the consistent positive impact of conventional growth-enhancing technologies.

159 Evaluation of Bacillus Subtilis PB6 Probiotic (CLOSTAT® 500) on Feedlot Phase Growth Performance, Efficiency of Dietary Net Energy Utilization, and Fecal and Subiliac Lymph Node Salmonella Prevalence

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 119-120
Author(s):  
Zachary K Smith ◽  
Paul Rand R Broadway ◽  
Keith Underwood ◽  
Warren C Rusche ◽  
Julie Walker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bacillus Subtilis ◽  
Lymph Node ◽  
Lymph Nodes ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Experimental Unit ◽  
Net Energy ◽  
Fecal Samples

Abstract Yearling beef steers (n = 238; initial BW=402 ± 31.2 kg) were used to evaluate a Bacillus subtilis probiotic on growth performance, dietary net energy (NE) utilization, carcass characteristics, and fecal and subiliac lymph node Salmonella prevalence during a 140-d finishing period. Steers were allotted to 24 pens (n = 9 to 10 steers/pen) and assigned to one of two treatments (12 pens/treatment): no probiotic (CON) or 0.50 g·steer-1·d-1 of a Bacillus subtilis PB6 probiotic (CLOSTAT® 500, Kemin Industries, Des Moines, IA; CLO). Steers were transitioned to a 90% concentrate diet (DM basis) over 14-d. Steers were fed once daily at 0700 h; bunks were managed according to a slick bunk management. Fecal samples were collected on d 1, 28, 56, 112, and 140 from each pen (n = 5 steers/pen) via rectal palpation and composited by pen for determination of Salmonella prevalence. Upon harvest, subiliac lymph nodes were obtained from 60 steers in CON and 57 steers in CLO. Data were analyzed as a randomized complete block design; pen was the experimental unit; α of 0.05 determined significance. No differences were detected (P ≥ 0.25) between treatments for live or carcass-adjusted average daily gain, dry matter intake, gain efficiency, dietary NE utilization, nor calculated dietary NE content based upon performance. No differences were detected between treatments for any carcass traits (P ≥ 0.15). Salmonella was not recovered in any fecal samples except on d 112, where steers from CLO had a numerically lower (P = 0.17; 8.3 vs. 25.0%) incidence of fecal Salmonella compared to CON and on d 140 fecal, where Salmonella incidence did not differ (P = 0.34; 0.0 vs. 8.3%) for CON and CLO, respectively. Salmonella was not recovered in any subiliac lymph nodes. These data indicate that CLO did not influence growth performance or Salmonella prevalence.

scholarly journals Effects of coated and noncoated steroidal implants on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and serum estradiol-17β concentrations of finishing Holstein steers

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro H V Carvalho ◽  
Mariana F Westphalen ◽  
Jonathan A Campbell ◽  
Tara L Felix
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Feed Ratio ◽  
Serum Estradiol ◽  
Trenbolone Acetate ◽  
Coated Implant ◽  
Daily Gain ◽  
Estradiol 17Β

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.

scholarly journals PSIII-8 Impact of SYNOVEX® ONE GRASS implantation during suckling on pre-weaning calf growth performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 239-239
Author(s):  
Shane Newton ◽  
Payton Dahmer ◽  
Larry Corah ◽  
Keith Harmoney ◽  
John Jaeger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Recent Decade ◽  
Estradiol Benzoate ◽  
Beef Steers ◽  
Weaning Weight ◽  
Trenbolone Acetate ◽  
Calf Growth ◽  
Randomized Design

Abstract Historic data supports the use of pre-weaning implants to maximize beef calf weaning weight, but their use has declined over the recent decade. A total of 96 beef steers (initially 85.2 kg BW and > 45 d of age) were used in a 168-d study to evaluate the effects of Synovex C® implantation during suckling on pre-weaning calf growth performance. At initial processing, calves were individually weighed and allotted in a completely randomized design to one of two treatments: 1) not implanted (control) or 2) implanted with 150 mg of trenbolone acetate and 21 mg of estradiol benzoate (SYNOVEX® ONE GRASS, Zoetis, Kalamazoo, MI). All calves were weighed on d 0 (implantation), 83, 126 and 168 (weaning), with ADG calculated for each period. Data were analyzed using the GLIMMIX procedure of SAS (v9.4, Cary, NC). There were 48 replicates per treatment, with grazing location as a random effect. While there were no detected differences in BW during the initial phases (P > 0.10), implanted calves tended to have greater (P = 0.100) greater weaning weight than non-implanted calves (279 vs. 265 kg, respectively). Calves implanted with SYNOVEX® ONE GRASS had 0.8, 0.12, and 0.16 kg/d greater (P < 0.05) ADG than those that were not implanted in all three phases. This resulted in an average of 0.10 kg/d greater (P = 0.002) ADG in implanted calves overall compared to the control. In conclusion, this research showed significant increases in suckling calf ADG in implanted calves compared to their non-implanted counterparts, which led to a tendency for 14-kg greater weaning weights. Additional research is warranted to consider the post-weaning growth and impact of re-implanting, but this data reinforces previous literature that suckling calf implantation continues to be cost effective for cow-calf producers.

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