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Hormone
Forma
Dosage
Duration of Effect (days)
Growth Response
Potential Adverse Effects
Estradiol
1 - Pellet
20 mg EBb + 200 mg P4c (steers)
100–120
10%–15%
Transient increase in sexual behavior
2 - Pellet
20 mg EB + 200 mg testosterone propionate (heifers, cull cows)
5%–15%
Udder development
3 - Pellet
10 mg EB + 100 mg P4 (veal calves)
0–8%
4 - Silastic rubber
45 mg estradiol (steers)
365
5 - Silastic rubber
24 mg estradiol (steers)
200
6 - Polylactic acid
28 mg estradiol (steers)
Progesterone
See 1 and 3 above
Testosterone
See 2 above
a Implants must be placed SC between the ear cartilage and skin to comply with label instructions so that consumption of residues may be avoided.
b Estradiol benzoate
c Progesterone
