Articles Tagged with ''bulls''
Navigating interstate regulations for bull sales
With bull buying and breeding season approaching rapidly, it is important to ensure the health of your bulls, especially during sale season when movement of breeding livestock is at its peak and on a tight schedule.
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Insights for bull buyers and sellers in the current beef market
With the smallest U.S. beef cow herd since the 1950s, the article delves into the challenges and opportunities for bull buyers and seedstock producers, emphasizing the importance of genetics and data-driven management decisions.
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Synchronizing to utilize embryo transfer in your herd
Employing ET as a breeding technique can compound and speed genetic improvement. Knowing how and when to start the process can make it a profitable practice for producers.
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The ongoing debate over EPD vs. phenotype
The value of genotypic and phenotypic data can only be measured when viewed through the proper lens. Breeding bulls and replacement heifers should not be judged the same way market calves are.
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6 'essential' traits for improving your herd
The foundational selection criteria that helped put the Beefmaster breed on the map can be utilized in any herd to improve the bottom line.
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Consequences of overconditioning beef bulls
Feeding high-energy diets to young bulls right up to the point of breeding season can have a negative effect on breeding ability, semen quality and embryo development.
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Supplementation considerations for bulls following breeding
Keeping bulls at a good body condition in between breeding seasons helps them maintain high levels of performance year to year.
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Focus on bull recovery after breeding season
The health and body condition of bulls should not be forgotten during the breeding offseason. Most bulls will need to regain weight before the breeding season arrives again.
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