Economics and Animal Welfare Considerations of Early Castration and Utilization of Ralgro® Implants

Authors

  • John M. Bonner
  • Michael F. Cain

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19847195

Keywords:

RALGRO implants, weaning weight, castration, economics, animal welfare

Abstract

Increasing calf weaning weight is the goal of every cowcalf producer because of its direct relationship to herd profitability. Currently, many production technologies and management strategies exist that can be used to increase weaning weights. One of the best and most economical methods is implanting suckling calves with RALGRO.

Cover image of the 17th Conference Proceedings: A photo of the Iowa State Capitol with a blue overlay that washes out most of the photo. On the bottom of the image are, from right to left, a picture of the Terrace Hill victorian home, a photo of corn, and a photo of the Des Moines Botanical Center.

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Published

1984-11-27

Issue

1984

Section

Short Topics