Response of Nigerian Zebu cattle to zeranol implants

The effect of Zeranol, an anabolic agent, on the weight gains of Nigerian zebu fattening bulls was investigated over a period of 16 weeks. Implanted Sokoto Gudali and White Fulani bulls showed average daily weight gains of 0.5 and 0.49 kg respectively as compared to 0.47 and 0.41 kg by non-implanted...

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Published in:Tropical animal health and production 1980-12, Vol.12 (4), p.224-228
Main Authors: Obi, T.U, Daniyan, M.A, Ngere, L.O
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Body Weight - drug effects
Cattle - physiology
Drug Implants
Male
Nigeria
Resorcinols - administration & dosage
weight gain
Zeranol - administration & dosage
Zeranol - pharmacology
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Summary:The effect of Zeranol, an anabolic agent, on the weight gains of Nigerian zebu fattening bulls was investigated over a period of 16 weeks. Implanted Sokoto Gudali and White Fulani bulls showed average daily weight gains of 0.5 and 0.49 kg respectively as compared to 0.47 and 0.41 kg by non-implanted counterparts. The anabolic effect of Zeranol was evident up to 8 to 9 weeks after implantation, after which there was no significant difference in weight gains of implanted and control animals.
ISSN:0049-4747
1573-7438
DOI:10.1007/BF02236620