Bull breeding soundness evaluation: a practitioner's perspective.
It is well established that the bull breeding soundness evaluation (BBSE) is an easily performed, relatively inexpensive, and extremely useful tool for the cow-calf operation. However, the BBSE can only achieve its full potential if it is performed properly by the practitioner in the field. A properly performed BBSE should include the use of the standards established by the Society for Theriogenology and a systematic protocol by the practitioner. This paper will review the Society for Theriogenology BBSE standards and the author's protocol.
Alexander
J H
JH
Alexander Veterinary Services, 3135 Buck Reed Road, Edwards, MS 39066, USA. jayacims@tecinfo.com
D000818:Animals; D001947:Breeding; D002417:Cattle / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology*; D008297:Male; D012611:Scrotum / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013081:Sperm Motility / Q000502:physiology*; D013094:Spermatozoa / Q000166:cytology* / Q000502:physiology*