Efficacy of Hormonal Growth Promoter Implants on the Performance of Grazing Steers of Different Breeds in Southern Chile

Efficacy of Hormonal Growth Promoter Implants on the Performance of Grazing Steers of Different Breeds in Southern Chile

Increasing demands for land is necessitating the optimisation of grazing land used for livestock production. Hormonal growth promoter implants (HGPI) are widely used to improve cattle performance and thus land-use efficiency. However, there is limited information on their efficacy in grazing systems...

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Main Authors: M. Jordana Rivero, Luis Araya, Marcelo Oyarzo, Andrew S. Cooke, Sarah A. Morgan, Veronica M. Merino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
beef breeds
dairy breeds
anabolic implants
average daily gain
grazing
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/16/9135

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