In the breeding business, the buyer gets the animal, but the seller typically retains an interest in the genetics. Donnell kept the rights to half of Revelation’s semen. It would be two years before ...

Have you scheduled your bull breeding soundness exam? Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist, suggests your bulls have a BSE prior to each breeding season. “The ...

Buying rodeo bulls is not just for cowboys and ranchers anymore. Taking a page from the race horse industry, rodeo bull-breeding companies such as Orchard, Texas-based Exclusive Genetics are marketing ...

His masculine physique is undeniable as he struts across the pasture—every muscle rippling as he moves. Sure, this bull is easy on the eyes, but behind those rugged good looks he could be keeping a ...

In 1900, the average dairy cow in America produced 424 gallons of milk each year. By 2000, that figure had more than quadrupled, to 2,116 gallons. In this episode of Gastropod, we explore the ...

Knowing when to replace a bull in your operation can have wide-ranging benefits. While bulls can live 10-12 years, it’s not uncommon for bulls to be taken out of the breeding game at just 5 years due ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Bull reproductive evaluations can offer some insurance to beef producers heading into the spring breeding season, and high cattle and feed prices make the exams especially ...

A bull with a docile demeanour has a high probability of fathering a docile progeny, which will be easy to handle. [Courtesy] Dear Dr Othieno, Thank you so much for your informative articles on ...

There can be an over-expectation of how many cows a bull can serve. Be realistic with how much he can do, and make sure he is set up for success, writes farm vet Hazell Mullins. Teagasc recommends ...

With a large portion of dog to human attack calls involving pit bulls, the city is looking to control the population of the breed with a new ordinance. A proposed city ordinance would require pit ...

In time, the bull could turn out to be worth much more. Top breeding bulls—once they’re proven to produce prime calves—can sell for more than $100,000. In the breeding business, the buyer gets the ...