Observe bulls closely as breeding season begins.

Observe bulls closely as breeding season begins.

Dr. Glenn Selk, Extension Cattle Specialist, Oklahoma State University

A good manager keeps an eye on his bulls during the breeding season to make sure that they are getting the cows bred.  Occasionally a bull that has passed a breeding soundness exam may have difficulty serving cows in heat, especially after heavy service.  Inability to complete normal service and low fertility are more detrimental than failure to detect cows in heat to calf crop percent.

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