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Growth stimulants, synthetic and ovarian autografts comparison in improving the weight gain of spayed beef heifers

Authors: Caldwell NJ
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 34, Issue 6, pp 97-98, Jun 1986
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cattle, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject Terms: Animal remedies/veterinary medicines, Growth/development, Treatment/therapy
Article class: Correspondence

Abstract: Last summer, in conjunction with Professor Golden of Ohio State University, I compared five different methods of managing and obtaining significant weight gains in spayed beef heifers, using ovarian autografts and synthetic implants as growth promotants. The trial was carried out using 50 USDA graded M-1 heifers, the average weight of each being 552Ibs (251kgs). They were randomly allocated into five groups of 10…

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