Synovex Primer, Synovex Choice receive additional label indication for pasture cattleSynovex Primer, Synovex Choice receive additional label indication for pasture cattle

Zoetis now has three implants available for use with pasture cattle.

Industry Release

January 23, 2025

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Zoetis announced that it recently received an expanded label approval from the Food & Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine for Synovex® Primer and Synovex Choice® to increase weight gain in growing beef steers and heifers on pasture. 

For cattle producers growing cattle on grass, the goal is to efficiently add as many pounds to each animal as possible during the grazing season. Typically, conventional growth implants increase cattle weight gains by 15-40 lb. during the grazing season.1 In current cattle markets, that can lead to an additional $38 to $101 per head for cattle producers.2

“Growth promotion products always pay because they help make your cattle gain muscle mass more efficiently,” said Dr. Jeff Sarchet, veterinarian with Zoetis beef technical services. “Having a new indication for Synovex Primer and Synovex Choice for cattle on pasture gives stocker producers more options and flexibility.”

For more information on the expanded label, visit Synovex.com. Refer to individual labels for complete directions for use, precautions and warnings. Reimplant only if and as directed in labeling.

As the world’s leading animal health company, Zoetis is driven by a singular purpose: to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. After innovating ways to predict, prevent, detect and treat animal illness for more than 70 years, Zoetis continues to stand by those raising and caring for animals worldwide – from veterinarians and pet owners to livestock farmers and ranchers.

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References

1 Kuhl GL. Stocker cattle responses to implants, in Proceedings. Oklahoma State University Symposium: Impact of Implants on Performance and Carcass Value of Beef Cattle. 1997;51-62.

2 Cattle-Fax data 750 lb. steers average price January to November 2024 is $254.06/cwt.

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