Amo
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So I bought some seman on a black Angus bull. Bred 18 head last year. 2 got bred Hereford and both stuck. 3 got bred to one bull, and 2 stuck. 12 got bred to this bull and 4 stuck.
The last bull was purchased directly from the owner. Owner is using the bull with et as well as natural service. So I assume they're using him ai, granted they own the semen. I know lots of variables...handling, technician, etc. Done this for close to 20 years and I hire the breeding done by someone with lots of experience. Heat detected.
Called a commercial seman rep who works for a company that had leased the bull. Said they could get the seman to meet their standards post thaw. He had no idea what the issue was. Said possibly the bull stud put more sperm in and less extender.
So the question is, what do I do with it. 18 straws left. $40 bull plus drugs and a missed cycle. I'm probably not going to push for a refund. Guess I'm wondering if I'd use 2 or 3 straws per cow? Guy I talked to said that's the best option but wasn't sure if it'd fix the problem. Do o I just pitch it, by the time you ou figure in drugs and missed cycle. Just looking on how best to move forward.
Thanks
The last bull was purchased directly from the owner. Owner is using the bull with et as well as natural service. So I assume they're using him ai, granted they own the semen. I know lots of variables...handling, technician, etc. Done this for close to 20 years and I hire the breeding done by someone with lots of experience. Heat detected.
Called a commercial seman rep who works for a company that had leased the bull. Said they could get the seman to meet their standards post thaw. He had no idea what the issue was. Said possibly the bull stud put more sperm in and less extender.
So the question is, what do I do with it. 18 straws left. $40 bull plus drugs and a missed cycle. I'm probably not going to push for a refund. Guess I'm wondering if I'd use 2 or 3 straws per cow? Guy I talked to said that's the best option but wasn't sure if it'd fix the problem. Do o I just pitch it, by the time you ou figure in drugs and missed cycle. Just looking on how best to move forward.
Thanks