Evaluating the breeding potential of yearling bulls (Progress Report)

Authors

L. Corah
G. Kiracofe
V. Bridson
M. McKee
R.R. Schalles

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1978; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station); 320; Beef; Yearling bulls; Breed potential; Reproductive performance

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.

Recommended Citation

Corah, L.; Kiracofe, G.; Bridson, V.; McKee, M.; and Schalles, R.R. (1978) "Evaluating the breeding potential of yearling bulls (Progress Report)," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2640