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INDUSTRY ALLIED More Pounds, More Profi t
Implanting calves increases operational performance
W
ITH THE CATTLE MARKET IN CONSTANT FLUX, PRODUCERS are putting an even greater emphasis on implants
as a means to increase pounds and dollars at every stage of a calf’s life. “Implants change the rate at which animals deposit
muscle, and it makes them more effi cient in dietary protein utilization, transferring protein to muscle,” said Daniel Scruggs, DVM, managing veterinarian for Zoetis. “More pounds on cattle can equate to more profi t for the producer.” Using an implant, like SYNOVEX® C, in younger
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cattle can benefi t cows and calves, as well as stocker or backgrounder producers, with more pounds. Implants contain hormones that are released over
time to help improve an animal’s growth and optimize the process of converting feed to muscle. Depending on the intended marketing goal, implant options offer varying amounts and proportions of active ingredients to achieve those goals. Implanting in younger cattle can begin as early as 45 days of age. “When calves are on the cow and nursing, gaining
1.5 to 2 pounds a day, you can anticipate you’ll have between 15 and 22 pounds additional weaning weights on the calves if they have been implanted,” Scruggs said. “Calves receive a lower-dose implant and see the great- est amount of gain while being adequately nourished.” It’s important to remember that calves must already
be gaining weight to make a difference in added weight gain. Implant calves when they’re nursing the cow, on nutritious grass pastures or being supplemented with feed. If cattle aren’t receiving proper nutrition, the benefi t of the implant will be reduced. “The more groceries you put in them, the more
fl exible your implant program can be,” Scruggs said. For more information on selecting the right implant
to increase the performance and profi tability on your operation, please contact your Zoetis representative or visit
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