How to Use Finaplix Experiences

In 1987, the FDA approved the use of the androgenic steroid hormone trenbolone acetate for beef cattle. This drug is now manufactured and sold under the name Finaplix-H. As an androgen, trenbolone shows strong binding affinity to the androgen receptors in muscle tissue, and thereby stimulates growth. Beef farmers use Finaplix to increase the weight of cattle before slaughter, and also to stimulate the appetite and improve the feed efficiency in these animals.

Things You'll Need

  • Implant gun
  • Beef cattle
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Instructions

    • 1

      Determine which cattle will receive the Finaplix implants. The FDA has ruled that farmers can only use trenbolone during the last 63 days before slaughter. Additionally, federal law stipulates that trenbolone cannot be used in dairy cows, cattle intended for breeding or for sale as veal.

    • 2

      Restrain the cattle. Farmers can use a kosher restraint box or lead the cattle into a small pen for the injection. Using slow and steady movements of the restraint box will help keep the animal calm.

    • 3

      Sanitize the injection site and implant gun. A contaminated implant site can lead to injection complications, including sickness and infection of the area. Use a disinfectant solution to clean the needle of the implant gun and also to clean the area behind the cow's ear, making sure to remove any fecal matter (manure) and dirt. Farmers can use a dulled steak knife to remove large clumps of dirt or manure from behind the ear before applying the disinfectant.

    • 4

      Load the pellet gun. One dose of Finaplix-H consists of 10 pellets. When loading the pellets into the gun, take care to ensure that none of the pellets appears broken or contaminated.

    • 5

      Inject the Finaplix into the cattle. Use a light touch and slowly rotate the needle when injecting, as this will prevent the pellets from becoming embedded in the ear's cartilage. As you press down on the trigger of the pellet gun, slowly remove the needle to ensure that all of the pellets make it into the ear and do not bunch up.

    • 6

      Press down on the hole created by the implant gun. Apply further antibiotic at this time, if desired. Also, you should visually inspect the site to ensure the proper alignment of all the pellets.

    • 7

      Follow up with a routine inspection. You can do this whenever the cattle are being led through a chute. Observe whether the implant pellets are still lined up properly behind the ear and have not moved out of position. Take care to note any inflammation, redness or signs of infection.