Growth-Enhancing Technologies in Cattle Production: Science, Application, and Industry Impact, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice
- 1st Edition, Volume 42-1 - February 23, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Jessica Sperber, Galen Erickson
- Language: English
In this issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Jessica Sperber and Galen Erickson bring their considerable expertise to the topic… Read more
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Description
In this issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. Jessica Sperber and Galen Erickson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Growth-Enhancing Technologies in Cattle Production: Science, Application, and Industry Impact. Top experts explore the historical development of growth-enhancing technologies (GETs), their physiological mechanisms, and practical applications across different phases of cattle production. By examining hormonal implants, beta-agonists, and alternative strategies, this comprehensive review provides insight into the benefits, challenges, and future implications of GETs in cattle production.
Key features
Key features
- Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including a historical perspective on GETs in cattle; understanding growth physiology in cattle; best practices for implant administration; environmental and ethical considerations; and more
- Provides in-depth clinical reviews on growth-enhancing technologies in cattle production, offering actionable insights for clinical practice
- Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews
Readership
Readership
Food-Animal Veterinarians
Table of contents
Table of contents
Historical Perspective on Growth Enhancing Implant Technologies in Cattle
Understanding Growth Physiology in Cattle
Introduction to Hormonal Growth Promotants and Mechanism of Action
Implant Strategies for Different Cattle Groups
Benefits of Implant Use in the Cow/Calf and Backgrounding Sectors
Benefits of Implant Use in the Feedlot Sector
Best Practices for Steroid Implant Administration in the Feedlot
Introduction to Beta Agonists
Mechanisms of Action of Beta-Agonists
Implementation and Benefits of Beta-Agonists in Beef Production
Other Feed Additives and Alternatives to Traditional Growth-Enhancing Technologies
Impact of Growth Enhancing Technologies on Meat Attributes
Environmental and Ethical Considerations
Understanding Growth Physiology in Cattle
Introduction to Hormonal Growth Promotants and Mechanism of Action
Implant Strategies for Different Cattle Groups
Benefits of Implant Use in the Cow/Calf and Backgrounding Sectors
Benefits of Implant Use in the Feedlot Sector
Best Practices for Steroid Implant Administration in the Feedlot
Introduction to Beta Agonists
Mechanisms of Action of Beta-Agonists
Implementation and Benefits of Beta-Agonists in Beef Production
Other Feed Additives and Alternatives to Traditional Growth-Enhancing Technologies
Impact of Growth Enhancing Technologies on Meat Attributes
Environmental and Ethical Considerations
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Volume: 42-1
- Published: February 23, 2026
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
JS
Jessica Sperber
Affiliations and expertise
Extension Assistant Professor, Feedlot Extension Specialist, Department of Animal Science, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USAGE
Galen Erickson
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Nebraska Cattle Industry Professor of Animal Science, Beef Feedlot Extension Specialist, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA