Have you scheduled your bull breeding soundness exam? Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist, suggests your bulls have a BSE prior to each breeding season. “The ...

In the breeding business, the buyer gets the animal, but the seller typically retains an interest in the genetics. Donnell kept the rights to half of Revelation’s semen. It would be two years before ...

Finding and buying a new herd bull can be overwhelming with the vast amount of information and data available. Industry ...

Knowing when to replace a bull in your operation can have wide-ranging benefits. While bulls can live 10-12 years, it’s not uncommon for bulls to be taken out of the breeding game at just 5 years due ...

His masculine physique is undeniable as he struts across the pasture—every muscle rippling as he moves. Sure, this bull is easy on the eyes, but behind those rugged good looks he could be keeping a ...

A bull with a docile demeanour has a high probability of fathering a docile progeny, which will be easy to handle. [Courtesy] Dear Dr Othieno, Thank you so much for your informative articles on ...

Dear Mr Kariuki. Thank you for your inquiry. Now before I dive deep into your question, let me inform you that if you choose to keep this calf as you have indicated, be informed that you will have the ...

In time, the bull could turn out to be worth much more. Top breeding bulls—once they’re proven to produce prime calves—can sell for more than $100,000. In the breeding business, the buyer gets the ...