title: Using growth-promoting implants in stocker cattle.
abstract: This article discusses the use of implants in grazing stocker cattle to increase the rate of growth and the efficiency of metabolic and economic growth.
authors.affiliation: Department of Animal Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA. glenn.selk@okstate.edu
authors.forename: Glenn E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Selk
authors.forename: Ryan R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Reuter
authors.forename: Gerry L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Kuhl
mesh_terms: D045930:Anabolic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000827:Animal Welfare; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle / Q000254:growth & development*; D004343:Drug Implants; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D012449:Safety
chemical_list: D045930:Anabolic Agents; D004343:Drug Implants