With harvest underway it is easy to put off soundness exams for herd bulls kept for breeding. Fall is the optimal time to get your beef bulls examined and identify any performance issues before turning them in with the cows.
Source: Farm Progress, October 14, 2021. Link. Bull soundness exams include:
- Assess the body condition
- Rate the feet
- Check the undercarriage
- Vaccines and parasiticides
INSIGHTS: Consider using the video on social media or in newsletters to remind cow/calf operators that bull soundness exams are important and worth the time and effort.