The person from NMFS, the NRCS, the SWCD, and other agencies are continuing to work out details on how to keep fish friendly conservation practices happening on private land. The last Bovine Breakfast for this winter will be in Dufur on March 15, 2000. We will look at doing them or something similar again next winter. I truly appreciated the chance to get to know more of the cattlemen in the area and getting your feed back on what you would like to see happening in the future. There are something's to consider in making this decision.
Implants are actually growth stimulants that increase the build up the protein in the animals' body.
They work by slowly releasing a constant supply of the active ingredient into the animals' body. These stimulants can increase feed efficiency and rate of gain. The increased build up of protein in the form of muscle allows animals to achieve this increased gain and efficiency. However, there is some research that may indicate that the use of these implants may decrease the amount of marbling in the carcass and thus affect the quality grade of carcasses. Things to consider in whether or not to implant.