In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Zachary Smith from South Dakota State University breaks down the role of steroidal implants in beef production. He covers key topics like implant timing, growth efficiency, carcass quality, and FDA regulations, offering practical tips to help maximize returns in cattle finishing systems. Dr. Smith also takes a closer look at using implants throughout all stages of production, discussing the trade-offs from ranch to harvest. Donโt miss this insightful conversationโlisten now on your favorite podcast platform!
"Steroidal implants have been safely used in beef production for nearly 70 years, improving cattle growth efficiency and optimizing resource use."
Meet the guest: Dr. Zachary Smith, an Associate Professor of Animal Science at South Dakota State University, specializes in the nutrition and management of fed beef cattle from weaning to harvest. Since 2018, he has mentored graduate students to degree completion, published 71 peer-reviewed journal articles, contributed over 100 abstracts, and authored a book chapter. With more than $4.3 million in research funding, cattle feeders worldwide have widely adopted Dr. Smith's findings.
What you will learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:32) Introduction
- (02:01) Implant history
- (03:12) Implant timing phases
- (12:20) Carcass quality
- (13:34) FDA regulations
- (29:27) Remarks on implants
- (31:27) Final three questions
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