{"product_id":"merck-animal-health-ralgro-implants-24ds-zeranol-growth-implants-for-cattle","title":"Merck Animal Health Ralgro Implants 24DS – Zeranol Growth Implants for Cattle","description":"\u003cp\u003eMerck Animal Health Ralgro Implants 24DS are zeranol-based growth implants designed for beef cattle across production stages. Packaged in round cartridges, each dose contains three small pellets with 12 mg of zeranol per pellet, totaling 36 mg per dose. The implant system works by supporting the animal’s own growth-promoting processes, aiming to align with weight gain and feed efficiency in pasture or feedyard settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Ralgro 24DS is and how it fits on the farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRalgro is positioned as a zeranol implant line from Merck Animal Health. The design targets beef production scenarios where producers monitor performance and resource use. The mechanism is described as stimulating the pituitary gland to produce higher levels of somatotropin, the animal’s natural growth-promoting hormone. This approach is presented as a way to accompany cattle growth under practical management conditions, rather than guaranteeing outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey benefits and practical considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMerck Animal Health as the brand lineage and product family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eZeranol implant as the core technology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePotential weight gain support in cattle under appropriate management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePossible improvements in feed efficiency when combined with good nutrition and grazing or feeding plans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e24-dose cartridge format for streamlined use in routine programs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn real-world contexts, ranchers and feeders consider these implants as part of an overall strategy to optimize performance. While results depend on many factors, the products are described as designed to work with the animal’s biology and daily management practices to help cattle reach their growth potential within a production system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal use scenarios and who may consider Ralgro 24DS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuckling beef calves looking to establish early growth momentum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrowing beef cattle on pasture or early feedlot stages aiming for efficient forage use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeedlot heifers and steers managed in structured programs seeking consistent dosing across groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ralgro implants are not approved for dairy cattle, veal calves, or bulls intended for reproduction. Always follow applicable regulations and veterinary guidance when integrating implants into a herd or production system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePackaging and dosing details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEach dose comprises three small pellets containing 12 mg zeranol per pellet (36 mg per dose).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCartridges provide 24 doses per package, enabling multiple-month use within a single program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is Merck Animal Health Ralgro Implants 24DS?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: A zeranol-based implant system for beef cattle that may support weight gain and feed efficiency in pasture and feedlot environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Which cattle can use Ralgro Implants and are there any restrictions?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Suitable for suckling beef calves, growing beef cattle, and feedlot heifers and steers; not approved for dairy cattle, veal calves, or bulls intended for reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MERCK Animal Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45738759258298,"sku":"B0BMNHQXP6","price":126.08,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/3536\/8890\/files\/merck-animal-health-ralgro-implants-24ds.jpg?v=1774699654","url":"https:\/\/gardencanada.ca\/products\/merck-animal-health-ralgro-implants-24ds-zeranol-growth-implants-for-cattle","provider":"Garden Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}