Choosing your bull is an important task, with many things to think about before you make your selections. Whether you are selecting bulls from an auction, a sale, or from within your own breeding program, there are a number of things to consider. A single bull’s genetic influence has the potential to significantly impact the future direction of your herd, so it is important to choose wisely.
This module on Bull Selection will be looking in depth at some of the things that you need to consider when selecting your next bull. These topics include:
Setting a Breed Objective
Selecting a Seedstock Producer
Environmental Influences
TACE Information
Structural Soundness
Genetic Conditions
Breeding Health
Other Considerations
The Angus Education Centre has all the resources required to help you with the decision making process.
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