Items Tagged with 'bull fertility'
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Choosing the best bull for your operation and environment
Genetic improvement looks different on different operations, and the surest way to achieve it is to develop a breeding plan and understand your environment before choosing a bull.
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Don’t gamble with your herd’s reproductive health: The value of breeding soundness exams
Be sure not to skip the breeding soundness exams on your herd sires, which is pivotal to ensure reproductive success on your operation.
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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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Evaluating fertility in the wake of embryo transfer
Proper data collection can ensure accurate reproductive trend analyses.
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