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Simple guidance for you in bull value

March 25, 2022 /

simple guidance for you in bull valueThe value of a bull is something we have always tried to figure out. It is a question that we have been asking for as long as we have been trying to make the next generation better. It is a question that is asked a lot during this time when many bulls are being marketed and we are getting ready for spring breeding season.

This can be a little tricky to nail down since the value is different for each producer. What one producer sees as important is viewed by another as a problem. It is up to each individual to decide this.

It is important to not forget how important the role that the bull will play. Even though it is just one animal it will provide half of the genetics for your herd. So it is very important that you decide what is of value before making that purchase. Here are some things to help you with that.

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5 tips to prepare bulls for breeding season

March 5, 2022 /

5 tips to prepare bulls for breeding seasonBreeding season is a very important time on the ranch. We begin with the hope of making the new calf crop to keep the ranch going. In order to have a good calf crop, you will need to make sure that all, or at least 90%, of your cows will be bred.

While many focus on getting their cows ready for this time of year it is also a good idea to get the bulls that you have ready too. After all. 50% of the genetics that each of your potential calves will have comes from just one animal, the bull.

With the important role they will play you may be wondering just how you can go about making sure that he will be ready to service the cows. Well here are 5 tips that you can follow to do just that.

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Getting cows ready for breeding season

April 30, 2020 /

getting cows ready for breeding seasonBreeding season preparations is a very important task for a cow/calf producer’s bottom line. The steps that they take now will determine if they will have a good calf crop or not. Having good quality calves to sell is the defining factor between a successful and a not successful rancher.

Creating a successful breeding season starts with making the right management decisions before and during calving season. The steps that you take now will determine if you will be going into the season on the right footing or you having to play catch up (which will be more expensive in the end).

In order for a cow to produce a calf every year she will need to be rebred 80 days after she has calved. Now this may not seem like that short of a time but you will have to remember that she will not be going into estrus for at least 30 days after that calf is born so your window is a little shorter.

So what can you do to prepare for an outstanding breeding season? Well here are 3 things that you can look at to improve your chances of having a large calf crop.

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5 Tips to Prepare Bulls for Breeding Season

March 29, 2020 /

5 tips to prepare bulls for breeding seasonBreeding season is a very important time on the ranch. In order to have a good calf crop you will need to make sure that all of your cows will be bred.

While many focus on getting their cows ready for this time of year it is also a good idea to get the bulls that you will be using ready too. After all 50% of the genetics that each of your potential calves will have comes from just that one animal, the bull.

With the important role they will play you may be wonder just how you can go about making sure that he will be ready to service the cows. Well, here are 5 tips that you can follow that will do just that.

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5 tips for bull selection

December 9, 2019 /

5 tips for bull selectionSelecting a bull is one of the most important decisions that a cow/calf producer will make. This is because that one animal will have such a large impact on your herd’s genetics going forward.

In a single sire herd the bull will account for half of all of the genetics that will be present in your calf crop. The last 3 herd sires that you use will represent about 87% of your calf crop’s genetic make up. This will include any replacement heifers that you use as well as any potential future sires if you decide to keep them.

With the importance that the bull will play it is critical that you select the right one for your operation. Here are 5 tips that you can follow:

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4 steps for breeding season

February 22, 2019 /

4 steps for breeding seasonSpring can be a very busy time for producers. Calving season is in full swing as well as putting fertilizer out. With breeding season being months away in some cases it is easy to neglect preparing for it. But that would not be the best move to make. Now is the time to start getting prepared for it. Doing so will give you time to correct any issues that may come up.

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