Bull Buying Priorities
Podcast addresses bull selection criteria and proper bull-to-cow ratios.
Dan Moser, president of Angus Genetics Inc., joins Bob Weaber, Bob Larson and Brad White to discuss priorities for selecting the right purebred bull for an operation. Not all numbers shown in the sale book merit the same emphasis in making selections. Tune in to hear their advice on what numbers should be prioritized.
Bull-to-cow ratio
Along with knowing which bull to buy, cattle producers also need to know how many bulls to turn out with their cow herd during the breeding season. Listen in to hear Larson and Weaber share their thoughts on the appropriate bull-to-cow ratio, and the factors that influence that decision.
Listen to the podcast, with special attention to the following topics at these times:
- 2:50 2020 trends
- 7:30 Buying a bull
- 19:11 Top bull-buying considerations
- 20:50 Bull-to-cow ratio
- 25:45 New technology
Editor’s note: This article is reprinted with permission from BCI News. Photo by Kasey Brown.
