Effects of Shade and Feeding Zilpaterol Hydrochloride to Finishing Steers on Performance, Carcass Quality, Heat Stress, Mobility, and Body Temperature

Authors

Bradley M. Boyd, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Steven D. Shackelford, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Kristin E. Hales Hales, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Tami M. Brown- Brandl, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Meredith L. Bremer, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Matthew L. Spangler, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Tommy L. Wheeler, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
David A. King, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Galen E. Erickson, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2016

Citation

2016 Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Comments

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Abstract

A finishing study evaluated the effects of shade and feeding zilpaterol hydrochloride (ZH) on performance, carcass quality, mobility, and body temperature. No effect on body temperature, or performance was observed for shaded cattle versus cattle in open pens. Feeding ZH increased HCW, LM area and decreased yield grade. Zilpaterol hydrochloride increased respiration rate but did not significantly affect body temperature or mobility. Across all treatments mobility decreased with time, therefore, cattle were least mobile at the time of harvest.