Implanting would limit marketing to conventional outlets, where facts may not support perceptions. Few operations plan for gains lower than that, but for those who try to hold calves back to change marketing windows, this may be a consideration.Īnother reason implants may not make sense is a contradiction with your marketing plans, such as those who sell natural or non-hormone treated calves (NHTC) at a premium. But let’s examine that given: are there adequate dietary resources to support the implant? Data suggests calves need enough nutrition to gain at least a pound per day to make any implant pay. Given adequate nutrition, the return on investment to growth-promoting implants makes it one of the best dollars you can spend. It’s simple if increasing gain is the singular goal. Should you implant the calves and if so, what product should be used? Answers will vary, of course. – Justin Sexten, Ph.D., Director, CAB Supply Developmentįall- and spring-calving herd managers don’t often find themselves facing the same decision as those who buy calves for backgrounding, but this is one of those times.
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