Unpublished Paper
Effect of Trace Mineral Injection and Optaflexx on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Finishing Cattle
Animal Industry Report
Extension Number
ASL R2961
Publication Date
2015
Disciplines
Topic
Beef
Summary and Implications
Utilizing a trace mineral (TM) injection approximately 90 d prior to harvest may improve growth performance and carcass characteristics when the β-agonist Optaflexx is not used. This may provide a unique opportunity for TM injection to be used in natural programs, to avoid the use of β-agonists, but still maintain high rates of growth. However, using a TM-injection only 28 d prior to harvest appears to have no additional benefit, and may decrease carcass quality.
Copyright Holder
Iowa State University
Copyright Date
2015
DOI
https://doi.org/10.31274/ans_air-180814-1282
Language
en
Citation Information
Olivia N. Genther-Schroeder, Christopher A. Clark and Stephanie L. Hansen. "Effect of Trace Mineral Injection and Optaflexx on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Finishing Cattle" (2015) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/stephanie_hansen/24/