Zilpaterol hydrochloride improved growth performance and some carcass characteristics in finishing ram lambs in feedlot

An abstract of a study by de Jesus et al determining the effects of zilpaterol hydrochloride (ZH) supplementation on productive performance, carcass characteristics, and wholesale cut yields. In conclusion, using a daily ZH dosage of 0.2 mg/kg of BW produced the best productive performance and carca...

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Published in:Journal of animal science 2017-08, Vol.95, p.326
Main Authors: de Jesús, J Cayetano, Rubio, R Rojo, Lee-Rangel, H, Avendaño-Reyes, L, Macias-Cruz, U, Vázquez-Armijo, J F, Albarran-Portillo, B, García-López, J C D, Jaime, M A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Breeding of animals
Carcasses
Dosage
Factory farming
Meat quality
Rams
Sheep
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Summary:An abstract of a study by de Jesus et al determining the effects of zilpaterol hydrochloride (ZH) supplementation on productive performance, carcass characteristics, and wholesale cut yields. In conclusion, using a daily ZH dosage of 0.2 mg/kg of BW produced the best productive performance and carcass characteristics in hair-breed rams.
ISSN:0021-8812
1525-3163