Effects of sequential implanting and ractopamine hydrochloride supplementation on carcass characteristics and longissimus muscle tenderness of calf-fed steers and heifers.

Woerner, D R

Effects of sequential implanting and ractopamine hydrochloride supplementation on carcass characteristics and longissimus muscle tenderness of calf-fed steers and heifers. [electronic resource] - Journal of animal science Jan 2011 - 201-9 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1525-3163

10.2527/jas.2010-2857 doi


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Animal Feed
Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Animals
Body Composition--drug effects
Cattle
Diet--veterinary
Drug Combinations
Drug Implants
Estradiol--administration & dosage
Female
Male
Meat--standards
Muscle, Skeletal--drug effects
Phenethylamines--pharmacology
Sex Characteristics
Time Factors
Trenbolone Acetate--administration & dosage