Do implants before weaning make a difference to performance?
Implant manufacturers, universities, state and provincial departments of agriculture have all conducted an army of studies, and they all agree, implanting cattle at any age increases feed efficiency and weight gain. Because implants are inexpensive and easy to use they are almost always cost effective. Most researchers agree that implanting suckling calves can return from $10 to $34 per head at weaning depending on the implant program and the price of calves Since the cost of implanting young calves is about $1.70 per head (including labour), the return on investment can range from 600 to 2000 percent.
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