New Bull Testing

[MOFarmer2013]

I have just bought a registered bull that has been with another herd. Before I put him with my cows, do I need to test him for anything? Recent topics on here have made me nervous.

 

[crimsoncrazy]

Trich and a BSE.

 

[branguscowgirl]

Trich and a BSE.

:nod: :nod: :nod: Would not hurt to add Johnes either.

 

[Rafter S]

Trich and a BSE.

:nod: :nod: :nod: Would not hurt to add Johnes either.

And do it before you put him near any of your cows.

 

[jerry27150]

where did you get him. from reputable guy that sells bulls or off of someone else. how old ? young virgin or older bull?

 

[MOFarmer2013]

Yes he is a reputable guy. They are both 2 years old. They have been with his cows. After reading recent topics on Johnes, I didn't know if that was something i need to test for or not.

 

[MOFarmer2013]

They have been trich and BSE tested.

 

[Lucky_P]

I'd like a Johne's test - though I know that most 2-yr olds, even if they are infected, will probably test negative.
You might ask the breeder if he's had any JD diagnosed in his herd; he may or may not tell you, especially if he's had it diagnosed, but most reputable breeders who are enrolled in an official herd testing program will be glad to divulge their negative herd test status.

 

[branguscowgirl]

I'd like a Johne's test - though I know that most 2-yr olds, even if they are infected, will probably test negative.
You might ask the breeder if he's had any JD diagnosed in his herd; he may or may not tell you, especially if he's had it diagnosed, but most reputable breeders who are enrolled in an official herd testing program will be glad to divulge their negative herd test status.

:nod: :nod: :nod: