Delayed Implant Impacts on Beef Carcass Quality
- Garland R. Dahlke (Iowa State University)
- Erika L. Lundy-Woolfolk (Iowa State University)
- Matt Groves (Iowa State University)
Abstract
The use of an anabolic implant in cattle has been shown to increase the rate of growth and amount of saleable meat. However, the timing of implant administration relative to starting steers on feed and the implications this may have on carcass measures is not always clear. Often, trials that explore this issue do not fully disclose previous management of the animals used or the feed energy intake at the time of implanting. Therefore, the objective of this trial was to implant steers started on feed at increasing fractions of their maintenance requirement (1.5, 1.8 and > 2x in terms of caloric intake) to determine impact on carcass characteristics.
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Dahlke, G. R., Lundy-Woolfolk, E. L. & Groves, M., (2026) “Delayed Implant Impacts on Beef Carcass Quality”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports 2025(1).
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