Cost benefit of different anthelmintic dosages in relation to weight gain of beef calves

Abstract

Four groups of ten beef calves each received different numbers of anthelmintic treatments for one year as follows: Group A - one treatment; Group B - Two treatments; Group C - Three treatments and Group D - control. The cost benefit of these treatments was calculated, and Group A had a performance 1.55%, Group B 5.40% and Group C 21. 49% better than Group D.