Don’t Ignore the Boys (Bulls) on the Ranch
On a typical cow-calf operation, the most-ignored animals are usually the herd bulls during the off-season. Sometimes even the barn cats get more attention, especially if there are little kids around;...
View ArticleBeef Sire Selection and Management Seminar scheduled for Feb. 6
URBANA – Just as cattle prices signaled the cow/calf sector to stabilize and move toward expansion, two consecutive years of drought have driven cow numbers down to record lows. If rainfall levels...
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Understanding bulls’ gene-rich Y chromosomes may improve herd fertility
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Y chromosomes of cattle have more genes and are more active than the Y chromosomes of other mammals, according to researchers. This discovery may help biologists better...
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Watch Bulls Before, During Breeding Season
Spotting problems early can save the breeding season. More than 80 percent of producers in North Dakota likely will have bulls actively breeding cows in their pastures on Aug. 1. “The importance of...
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Watching bulls closely
The first of May is typically a date planned for turning bulls into the breeding pasture with spring-calving adult cows. A good manager keeps an eye on his bulls during the breeding season to make sure...
View ArticleThe Impact of Hot Weather on Bull Fertility
Recently a producer asked about the impact that the heat of the summer of 2012 may have had on the reduced calf crop that was discovered the following spring. In particular, they wanted to know if...
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Calves = Very Valuable; Bulls Deemed “Satisfactory Potential Breeders” =...
Yes, you likely do recognize that same title from previous years in this publication but, we think it deserves repeating. Sounds simple enough: purchase bull; put bull with cows; calves appear in ~...
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Are the Bulls Ready for the Fall Breeding Season?
The fall breeding season is about two months away. If you have not assessed your bull battery recently, time is running out. Contact your local large animal veterinarian and make arrangements to see...
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BeefTalk: Where are the Breeding Systems?
Have we forgotten the need for breeding systems and the benefits that a good breeding system will bring? The underlying feel to many discussions today is that cattle are too big. The question often is...
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Prepare For the Spring Cattle Breeding Season
A K-State veterinarian explains the purpose and importance of a bull breeding soundness exam. MANHATTAN, Kan. – April is here, and many cattle producers are likely thinking about the spring breeding...
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BeefTalk: Breeding Season is Long, so Keep a Good Eye on the Bull
For most, June is bull turnout time. Some lingering cows still may need to calve, but the focus is on cropping and haying because the plans for next year’s feed supply are well under way. Producers...
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Are You in the Bull Market?
This article may seem several months early for many cattle producers in the Upper Midwest; the combine and grain dryer demand a lot more attention than the cow herd this time of year. However, early...
View ArticleBull Management is a Key to Successful Breeding Seasons
Bull management before and during breeding season can improve producers’ chances for reproductive success, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Dr. Jason Banta, AgriLife Extension...
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Don’t Forget to Test Your Herd Sires
Herd bulls will soon be running with the cowherd and breeding season will begin, starting a new cow/calf production cycle. Yet, before turning out sires, make sure they are able to do their job...
View ArticleGoals Rather Than Resolutions
John F. Grimes, OSU Extension Beef Coordinator As we come to the end of 2017, you may hear people talk about making New Year’s Resolutions. While it is admirable to set targets for areas of personal...
View ArticleSchedule the Breeding Soundness Exams Soon
Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Although the spring calving season may still be ongoing, the next breeding season is only a few weeks away. Now is the time to schedule the old and new bulls for...
View ArticleFocus on Getting Cows Bred Early in the Breeding Season
I was speaking at a meeting one evening and I was talking about how nutrition affects reproduction. I got to the portion of the talk discussing how post-partum interval affects cows getting bred in a...
View ArticleCow-Calf Corner – Bulls & Breeding
Glenn Selk explains the correct bull-to-cow ratio for the upcoming breeding season. Source: Oklahoma State University
View ArticleBulls Deemed “Satisfactory Potential Breeders” = Priceless!
John F. Grimes, OSU Extension Beef Coordinator and Stan Smith, OSU Extension PA, Fairfield County Perhaps to the inexperienced, or uniformed, it sounds simple enough: purchase bull; put bull with...
View ArticleProducers Urged to Conduct Bull Soundness Exams
Test can determine if bull is ready for breeding season MANHATTAN, Kan. – This time of year, A.J. Tarpoff enjoys warmer temperatures and green grass just as much as the next guy, but you might cut him...
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