Melatonin and heifers?

[karlie]

I know that there's a post about melatonin and steers but I still have a question...
I have a nice yearling heifer that needs hair. I rinse her and brush twice daily, she goes under fans and out of the sun. We also ordered a misting system that should be here soon ( yay!) She also has a little attitude. She is very well behaved but sometimes she is a little antsy or she might even " lose it" for a second and then act normal again. She's a big girl , and I'm not so that worries me. Anyway my point is that we will be breeding her soon and I would like to start her on melatonin for both hair growth and the calming effect. I bought 240 5mg pills. Is it safe to start her and keep her on melatonin if we breed her?  Thanks!

 

[shortyjock89]

I've never had one not breed that we fed it to.  It works pretty good for taking the edge off and hair growth.  I wouldn't expect yak shag on her, but it will help.

 

[rtmcc]

We have used it on yearling heifers before, during and after breeding and never had a problem.  it sure helps give the hair some texture.

Good luck!
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