Observations using the new bull-breeding soundness evaluation forms in adult and young bulls.
The new bull-breeding soundness forms were used to evaluate 1276 bulls; 62.85% of these bulls were deemed satisfactory. Unsatisfactory and deferred percentages were 28.92% and 8.23% respectively. Reasons for the various classifications were evaluated, and age and breed comparisons were made.
Carson
R L
RL
Department of Large Animal Surgery and Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Alabama, USA.
Wenzel
J G
JG
D000818:Animals; D001947:Breeding; D002417:Cattle / Q000502:physiology*; D008297:Male