Analysis of Modern Technologies Commonly Used in Beef Cattle Production

Conventional Beef Production versus Natural/Organic Production Using Meta-analysis

Authors

  • B. W. Wileman Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506
  • D. U. Thomson Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506
  • C. D. Reinhardt Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506
  • A. M. O'Connor lowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011
  • D. G. Renter Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20084406

Keywords:

conventional feeding system, pharmaceutical, organic, steroid, monensin, tylosin, endectocides, metaphylaxis

Abstract

Conventional feeding systems use pharmaceutical products not allowed in natural or organic systems for finishing cattle. This review compares the performance effects of technologies used in feedlot cattle that are prohibited in organic and/or natural programs. The technologies evaluated were steroid implants, monensin, tylosin, endectocides and metaphylaxis. The aim of the comparison was to determine the magnitude of the effect of these technologies on ADG, FE and DMI.

Cover image of the 41st Conference Proceedings: A herd of cattle standing in the field, framed by a cloudy sky. Yellow background.

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Published

2008-09-25

Issue

2008

Section

Research Summaries

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