From the Field breeding females in the first 45 days, helping to shorten the calving interval creating a more consistent set of calves. The production of high quality viable semen is paramount but even if tested well one day be sure to watch for cows and heifers coming back into heat, says Kansas State University Veterinary Professor, Nora Schrag, DVM. While preforming soundness exams on yearling bulls keep in mind that while most bulls pass semen test, some bulls do not reach full maturity until closer to 14 months of age. A breeding soundness exam also allows for the identification of any kind of physical defects that may keep a bull from breeding. Checking eyes, testicles and other reproductive glands for infection, injury or frostbite damage is pertinent. While primarily affecting bulls one useful tool to many producers that are retaining their own heifers is a pelvic score measurement assisting to find top end replacement females. These procedures and tests, although not perfect, are a very useful tool in helping producers to make the most out of their genetic investments.
These tools and procedures are simple and can help to make sure that the high quality Limousin genetics, that I have been fortunate
enough to represent and promote with LIMOUSIN TODAY advertising programs, will have a larger impact upon the industry as a whole.
I look forward to seeing and meeting more of you and if you still need a bull, female or that special genetic package, check out this special Herd Sire Edition and feel free to call with any questions.
God bless and good luck! I
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AUTO DEEP WATER 124C ET Purebred • Homo Black( T) • Homo Polled( T) Sire: AUTO Cruze 132X Dam’ s Sire: GPFF Blaque Rulon BW: 63 lbs. Adj WW: 790 lbs. Adj YW: 1,234 lbs
GED: 11 BW:-0.7 WW: 76 YW: 96 MA: 28 CEM: 6 SC: 0.30 ST: 1 Doc: 10 YG:-0.13 CW: 20 REA: 0.30 MB:-0.09 FT: 0.3 $ MTI: 50.36 Deep Water offers Limousin breeders a purebred bull with“ spread” genetics combining predictable calving ease with strong growth and maternal traits. His first calves have come easily and take off growing. Semen is available for $ 40 by contacting Grassroots Genetics.
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