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<blockquote data-quote="DOC HARRIS" data-source="post: 417230" data-attributes="member: 1683"><p>There are very obvious potential problems with this bull's reproductive system. The seeming "split" scrotum prevents the testicles from moving about more or less freely, which is part of the Thermo-regulatory system, along with the ability of the testicles to move away from and closer to the body cavity, for temperature control, therby allowing the sperm to remain viable ( active and motile). Additionally, the Epididymis, which stores sperm prior to ejaculation, is constricted at the bottom of this bull's testicles, which also contributes to a problem of maintaining correct temperature control. He MAY be able to reproduce somewhat, but I would not want to introduce a potential Reproductive System pathology into my herd - males OR females - as it is a Moderate to High Heritability trait. Likewise, the protruding penis is another undesirable Urogenital congenital malady which is certainly an undesirable functional trait.</p><p></p><p>Secondarily, he is lacking in length of rump, and has a restricted heart girth. He has no crest, and lacks hindquarter depth and fullness for a Simmental.</p><p></p><p>I think you can do better for the sake of your future herd. I wouldn't suggest that you plan to keep any of his heifers for replacements - if you decide to keep him. Good EPD's or not, they wouldn't justify using him for retaining his heifers. </p><p></p><p>DOC HARRIS</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DOC HARRIS, post: 417230, member: 1683"] There are very obvious potential problems with this bull's reproductive system. The seeming "split" scrotum prevents the testicles from moving about more or less freely, which is part of the Thermo-regulatory system, along with the ability of the testicles to move away from and closer to the body cavity, for temperature control, therby allowing the sperm to remain viable ( active and motile). Additionally, the Epididymis, which stores sperm prior to ejaculation, is constricted at the bottom of this bull's testicles, which also contributes to a problem of maintaining correct temperature control. He MAY be able to reproduce somewhat, but I would not want to introduce a potential Reproductive System pathology into my herd - males OR females - as it is a Moderate to High Heritability trait. Likewise, the protruding penis is another undesirable Urogenital congenital malady which is certainly an undesirable functional trait. Secondarily, he is lacking in length of rump, and has a restricted heart girth. He has no crest, and lacks hindquarter depth and fullness for a Simmental. I think you can do better for the sake of your future herd. I wouldn't suggest that you plan to keep any of his heifers for replacements - if you decide to keep him. Good EPD's or not, they wouldn't justify using him for retaining his heifers. DOC HARRIS [/QUOTE]
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