Ralgro Implant is an anabolic agent used to increase rate of weight gain of weaned and growing beef calves, feedlot steers and feedlot heifers. It also increases rate of weight gain of suckling beef calves.
A 23-trial summary showed that calves implanted with Ralgro had a 23lb weaning weight advantage (over 163 days) over calves not implanted.
Since it has non-sex-specific active component, zeranol, Ralgro can be used in both male and female calves-including replacement heifers. Click HERE for any extra information regarding implants.
Caution
Do not use in bulls intended for reproduction or dairy animals. Delayed testicular development may occur in young males, so castration should be done at the time of implanting to avoid difficulties. Should not be used before 1 month of age, or after weaning in heifers intended for reproductive use. Edema of udder and vulva, rectal and vaginal prolapse, teat elongation and signs of estrus may occur when heifers are implanted.
Warning
Implants in the ear only, any other location is in violation of federal law. Do not attempt to salvage implant site for human or animal food. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves intended to be processed for veal, effectiveness and animal safety has not been established.
Product is not for use in humans. Do not use in beef calves less than 2 months of age, dairy cows and veal calves. Do not use in replacement beef heifers after weaning or in dairy cows or replacement dairy heifers. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or calves born to these cows. Not approved for reimplantation. For complete safety information, refer to the product label.
