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The importance of bull fertility in the suckler herd should not be underestimated

When it comes to fertility within a herd, the main focus tends to be on the fertility and health status of the cow, but it is important not to ignore the bull.

Angela Calvert

Head of Livestock, Shows and Sales

05 February 2021 鈥� 4 min read

The importance of bull fertility in the suckler herd should not be underestimated

When it comes to fertility within a herd, the main focus tends to be on the fertility and health status of the cow, but it is important not to ignore the bull. Whilst cow status is vitally important...

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