Williamsv":1h7a1otf said:
My husband bought what he was told four registered heifers that had been bred AI. I bought a cow that was supposed to be. Two of his heifers were not and my cow was not, so I would buy a bull.
Serviced and bred are two different things. But some people only hear what they want to hear.
Good Bulls don't run 100% conception either.
Rule of thumb, if you have to ask for ADVICE about A.I. on a cattle forum then I'd ADVISE you to get a bull.
P.S.
I assisted in teaching A.I. classes for a major A.I. stud back in the day.
It's not a tough skill, but 1/3 of do it yourself guys had trouble getting the hang of it and never had the opportunity
to get enough follow up practice to be consistently successful. Learning can be an expensive process.
All very good and valid points. I bought what I think is a really good bull. He passes the eye test, has a really good disposition and has excellent EPD's. It's only money I guess.....
Thanks again!
Just another reason to get a bull.