Effects of the Duration of Zilpaterol Hydrochloride Supplementation and Days on Feed on Performance, Carcass Traits and Saleable Meat Yield of Nellore Bulls

Effects of the Duration of Zilpaterol Hydrochloride Supplementation and Days on Feed on Performance, Carcass Traits and Saleable Meat Yield of Nellore Bulls

This study evaluated the effects of the duration of ZH supplementation and days on feed (DOF) on performance, carcass characteristics, and saleable meat yield of Nellore young bulls. The fixed effects included the duration (0, 20, 30, or 40 d before slaughter plus a 3 d ZH withdrawal period—8.33 mg...

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Main Authors: Mariana Caetano, Rodrigo S. Goulart, Saulo L. Silva, Paulo R. Leme, Sérgio B. Pflanzer, Antonio C. R. dos Santos, Dante P. D. Lanna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
beef cattle
beta-adrenergic receptor agonist
<i>Bos indicus</i>
feedlot
Nellore
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/8/2450

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