Two trials were conducted to evaluate one trial, pregnancy first 21 d and total pregnancy in effects of Synovex C@ implants on replacement heifers, 63-d breeding season were decreased ( P = . 0 5 ) by given at two different ages. Crossbred heifer calves ( n implanting at 6 mo. At subsequent calving, an = 370) were allotted to four treatments: 1) noninteraction existed between the effects of the...

Growth-promoting implants offer beef cattle producers a safe and effective way to increase calf weight gains. Implants increase production of muscle tissue and often reduce body fat production. This results in significant improvements in both growth rate and feed efficiency. Despite the proven benefits of implant use, only 11.9 percent of beef cattle operations surveyed by the National Animal H...

BACKGROUND Locating pacemaker electrodes can become complicated by congenital abnormalities such as persistent left superior vena cava (LSVC). OBJECTIVE To evaluate a technique for the implanting of ventricular electrode in patients with persistent LSVC. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was carried out from June 2001 to June 2010 involving all patients who were admitted to the Hospital Unive...