Abstract
Although this is based on only ones years' results, it indicates that the breeding potential of yearling bulls can be determined before they are run with a cow herd. In this test one bull sired the majority of the calves and generally was the bull predetermined to be the active breeder. Results of the test suggest that a good, active, breeding yearling bull is capable of breeding more than 12 to 15 cows as is normally recommended. In our studies, one yearling bull sired up to 36 calves in a 45-day breeding season. Possible adverse effects of using a yearling bull that much are being evaluated.
Keywords: Cattlemen's Day, 1978, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station), 320, Beef, Yearling bulls, Breed potential, Reproductive performance
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Corah, L., Kiracofe, G., Bridson, V., McKee, M. & Schalles, R., (1978) “Evaluating the breeding potential of yearling bulls (Progress Report)”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(1), 4-6. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2640
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