Articles Tagged with ''bull fertility''
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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Evaluating fertility in the wake of embryo transfer
Proper data collection can ensure accurate reproductive trend analyses.
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Rely on your bovine veterinarian for improved herd outcomes
A good relationship with your veterinarian, when combined with modern chuteside data-collecting tools, can help your cattle achieve their full genetic potential.
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Selecting for reproductive efficiency in beef herds
Keeping your cows on a 12-month calving interval is not an easy task, but understanding what their bodies are going through will help achieve that goal.
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Schedule breeding soundness exams prior to turnout
Breeding soundness exams can uncover potential problems with young bulls that were just purchased and older bulls that have already sired calf crops.
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Is cottonseed going to make my bulls infertile?
In some corners of the industry, whole cottonseed as a feedstuff has a bad reputation for negatively affecting bull fertility due to its abundance of gossypol. But research has proven that, when utilized at recommended rates, this is not the case.
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