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<blockquote data-quote="Running Arrow Bill" data-source="post: 459592" data-attributes="member: 9"><p>How old is the bull calf you bought?</p><p></p><p>Don't want to get the bull FAT...just good body condition. Keep him with adequate supply of minimum 12-14% protein hay and quality minerals. Don't feed any cottonseed or cottonseed hull products since I think these will affect his fertility.</p><p></p><p>He should be ready to breed at 14-16 months old with limited number of females. My sources tell me that quality semen is produced about 2 months in advance. His first service/ejaculation will probably be a "clean-out" of his reproductive tracts.</p><p></p><p>To be on safe side, I'd have him semen tested (will clean him out too) before putting with females so you'll know what quality of semen he has...at least on the first jump.</p><p></p><p>Also, make sure he is current on all vaccinations and de-worming before putting with any females. If you don't have a vaccination record from seller, quaranteen him when you get him and give him a vaccination series. <strong>Check with your Vet for needed items in your area</strong>.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Running Arrow Bill, post: 459592, member: 9"] How old is the bull calf you bought? Don't want to get the bull FAT...just good body condition. Keep him with adequate supply of minimum 12-14% protein hay and quality minerals. Don't feed any cottonseed or cottonseed hull products since I think these will affect his fertility. He should be ready to breed at 14-16 months old with limited number of females. My sources tell me that quality semen is produced about 2 months in advance. His first service/ejaculation will probably be a "clean-out" of his reproductive tracts. To be on safe side, I'd have him semen tested (will clean him out too) before putting with females so you'll know what quality of semen he has...at least on the first jump. Also, make sure he is current on all vaccinations and de-worming before putting with any females. If you don't have a vaccination record from seller, quaranteen him when you get him and give him a vaccination series. [b]Check with your Vet for needed items in your area[/b]. [/QUOTE]
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