Reproduction in the Bull
ASC-266
Reproduction in the Bull
Reproduction in the Bull
Authored by: Les Anderson Darrh Bullock Kevin Laurent Jeff Lehmkuhler Katherine VanValin
Abstract
The fertility of the herd bull is essential to a successful cow-calf operation. In many respects, it is more of a concern than the fertility of a single cow. Sub-fertile bulls create lower calving rates and can be responsible for poor herd-weaning weights: For every heat cycle a female fails to conceive, there is a corresponding decrease in calf weaning weight from 25 to 45 pounds because of a younger calf being weaned. It does not take long to realize that poor fertility or infertility of a bull can be extremely expensive to the cow-calf producer.
Core Details
Publication ID
ASC-266
Status
New
Publication Date
October 11, 2024
Series
Multi-Part Series
N/A
Categorical Details
Language
English
Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Keywords
Fertility, Bull, Calf, Fertile, Cow-calf