As the cost of cattle rises, it is becoming increasingly important to select the best bull for your herd. Bulls contribute 50% of the genetics for a calf crop, selecting a high-quality bull will help his genetics spread through your herd faster ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Purchasing bulls can be fun and nerve-wracking all at the same time. But keeping a few key points in mind as you go into the bull buying process can ease some of that anxiety. One of the most important reproductive management decisions for ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock
As we enter into bull sale season, now is a good time to review the important factors to consider when selecting a bull. On average, one bull will cover about 25 cows. Therefore, one bull is responsible for one half of the genetic makeup of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Originally published on Panhandle Ag e-News Letter 1/31/20 In the past few weeks I’ve been to couple of bull sales and visited with numerous buyers. These interactions have reminded me that there is still a great deal of uncertainty among ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Introduction Bull selection contributes more genetic impact in a beef herd than any other practice and can be an important tool in long term herd management and improvement if utilized to its full extent. Conversely, repeated use of poor quality ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
2017 is shaping up to be another year of tight margins for cattle producers. As much as ranchers would like to limit expenses during market downturns, some expenditures can’t be postponed. Bulls fall into this category. The necessity of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture