Is your stock bull fit for purpose? Here's what to check
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June 1, 2021, 6:10 am
Most spring-calving dairy herds typically start breeding in early May, so by now most farmers should have completed four weeks of Artificial Insemination (AI).
The aim is that 90% of all cows to be served will have been inseminated by the end of week three. This is a key target for farmers to hit, who are aiming for a compact calving spread to be achieved next spring.
With most farms nearing the point where enough replacements will have been generated using dairy AI to meet the demands of the herd, depending on the farm, it may be time for the stock bull to be turned out.
Stock bull
For farmers who are using stock bulls to clean up after AI, it is important to spend some time ensuring that the bull is fit for purpose.
It is recommended that you continue to AI c ...
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