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Episode Synopsis
This conversation between Bald Blair Stud Master, Sam White and Vet Leisa Brown speaks about the importance of BullCheck.
This is a vitally important job at Bald Blair Angus. One that is requested by clients and respected by the stud owners.
Sam and Leisa discuss;
What is the Australian Cattle Vets Bull Check?
Physical examination
Examination of reproductive organs
Semen collection – gross motility and semen morphology
What is the difference between crush side semen check and the lab check?
What are the advantages of Bull Check?
Bulls achieving pregnancy rate of 65% in first cycle.
Identify any problems that will compromise fertility.
Assurance that bulls have best chance of getting cows in calf.
Bulls as fertile as can be at a point in time.
Get more bang for your buck!
Fertility is hereditary
Aim for cows to produce a calf every 12 months & optimal in the first , so they have maximum amount of time to recover, before joined again within your breeding timeline.
Avoid later and later calving time frame.
What data is provided to buyers and how should they interpret the data.
Scrotum circumference measurement
Semen Motility percentage
Sperm morphology percentage
How can buyers find out more about bull check https://www.ava.com.au/about-us/ava-groups/cattle/resources/schemes/bullcheck/
Should commercial producers check their bulls each year?
Bald Blair Angus bull sale, 1pm Tuesday, 6th August 2024.
Please check out our website for more information.
Inspections of bulls welcome anytime by appointment.
This is a vitally important job at Bald Blair Angus. One that is requested by clients and respected by the stud owners.
Sam and Leisa discuss;
What is the Australian Cattle Vets Bull Check?
Physical examination
Examination of reproductive organs
Semen collection – gross motility and semen morphology
What is the difference between crush side semen check and the lab check?
What are the advantages of Bull Check?
Bulls achieving pregnancy rate of 65% in first cycle.
Identify any problems that will compromise fertility.
Assurance that bulls have best chance of getting cows in calf.
Bulls as fertile as can be at a point in time.
Get more bang for your buck!
Fertility is hereditary
Aim for cows to produce a calf every 12 months & optimal in the first , so they have maximum amount of time to recover, before joined again within your breeding timeline.
Avoid later and later calving time frame.
What data is provided to buyers and how should they interpret the data.
Scrotum circumference measurement
Semen Motility percentage
Sperm morphology percentage
How can buyers find out more about bull check https://www.ava.com.au/about-us/ava-groups/cattle/resources/schemes/bullcheck/
Should commercial producers check their bulls each year?
Bald Blair Angus bull sale, 1pm Tuesday, 6th August 2024.
Please check out our website for more information.
Inspections of bulls welcome anytime by appointment.
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