Merck decries research linking increased cattle mortality to beta agonists
Story Date: 3/18/2014

Source: Janell Baum, FARM PROGRESS, 3/17/14

Merck Animal Health last week refuted a study published March 12 by a Texas Tech University veterinary epidemiologist that suggests cattle fed beta agonists have higher mortality rates.

Beta agonists are often fed for leaner beef and improved efficiency in cattle destined for slaughter.

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