The Benefits of Growth-Promoting Implants for Beef Cattle

Authors

Caleb C. Reichhardt, Utah State UniversityFollow
Reganne K. Briggs, Utah State UniversityFollow
Laura Motsinger
Kara Thornton-Kurth, Utah State UniversityFollow
Matthew D. Garcia, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

8-2-2022

First Page

1

Last Page

4

Abstract

Growth-promoting implants have been used in the cattle industry for decades. Their benefits allow cattle producers to become more sustainable by decreasing the amount of resources used. Resources such as water and land are decreased when using growth-promoting implants in beef cattle.

Recommended Citation

Reichhardt, C., Briggs, R., Motsinger, L, Thornton, K., & Garcia M. (2022). The benefits of growth-promoting implants for beef cattle [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.