Effect of an accelerated finishing program on performance, carcass characteristics, and circulating insulin-like growth factor I concentration of early-weaned bulls and steers.

Determines the effects of managing unimplanted bulls and implanted steers in an accelerated finishing system on insulin-like growth factor I concentrations, feedlot performance and carcass characteristics. Effect of castration status on performance of early-weaned bulls and steers; Analysis of performance and carcass data; Examination of insulin-like growth factor I concentration status x time interactions.