Program Type

Undergraduate

Faculty Advisor

Tatum Simms

Document Type

Poster

Location

Face-to-face

Start Date

25-4-2023 11:30 AM

Abstract

Using growth hormone implants in beef cattle producers could combat the decreasing market supply that is currently being experienced in the United States (US). Growth hormone implants increases individual cattle weight by 15 to 20 percent, produces the same amount of product using fewer head of cattle. This study provides an insight into the benefit of using growth hormone implants in the production of beef cattle. The paper takes a look at the rising costs of input prices, cattle market supply in the US, and the effects these implants had on beef cattle of varying species and environments. Most of the results are compared using the average daily gain of the cattle and the impact the implants had on feed efficiency. The study was primarily based on analyzing published research by various institutions and independent studies. The results of this research showed that in almost every case growth hormone had a positive impact on both average daily gain and feed efficiency. It was found that on average the cattle implanted saw an increase of 15-20 percent in their average daily gain and around a 6 percent increase in their feed efficiency. It is recommended that further research be conducted on different areas of implantation as the ear provides producers minimal room for error.

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Agribusiness Commons

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Apr 25th, 11:30 AM

Benefits of Growth Hormone Implants in Beef Cattle

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Using growth hormone implants in beef cattle producers could combat the decreasing market supply that is currently being experienced in the United States (US). Growth hormone implants increases individual cattle weight by 15 to 20 percent, produces the same amount of product using fewer head of cattle. This study provides an insight into the benefit of using growth hormone implants in the production of beef cattle. The paper takes a look at the rising costs of input prices, cattle market supply in the US, and the effects these implants had on beef cattle of varying species and environments. Most of the results are compared using the average daily gain of the cattle and the impact the implants had on feed efficiency. The study was primarily based on analyzing published research by various institutions and independent studies. The results of this research showed that in almost every case growth hormone had a positive impact on both average daily gain and feed efficiency. It was found that on average the cattle implanted saw an increase of 15-20 percent in their average daily gain and around a 6 percent increase in their feed efficiency. It is recommended that further research be conducted on different areas of implantation as the ear provides producers minimal room for error.