Abstract

Decoquinate (Deccox®), when added to the diet of newly-arrived calves, reduced (P<.05) the number of treatments required per animal in three experiments involving 551 cattle. Feed conversion was improved in two of the three experiments and average daily gain was increased (P<.05) in one experiment when Deccox® was fed. Steer calves gained faster (P<.001) and required fewer (P<.01) treatments per head than bulls calves castrated on arrival. Black, medium-framed calves required fewer (P<.05) treatments than other breed types.

Keywords: Cattlemen's Day, 1986, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 86-320-S, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 494, Beef, Decoquinate (Deccox®), Gain, Health, Stocker cattle

How to Cite:

Brazle, F., (1986) “Effect of Decoquinate on gain and health of newly-arrived stocker cattle”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(1), 69-72. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2384