Bull to cow ratio australia
- when to put bull in with cows
- when should i put my bull in with cows
- how long to keep a bull with cows
- when to put bull with heifers
How many cows can a bull service per day!
Spring has arrived!
Cattle joining calendar
The sun is shining, the birds are singing their little hearts out, and calves are bouncing around the pasture. Cattle head out to pasture shortly, and before we know it we’ll be well on our way to summer.
In my last article, we covered a variety of questions that potential bull owners might have.
Ranging from what buyers should look for in a bull and the best place to buy one, to how long a bull might last and the pros and cons of investing in one( as opposed to artificially inseminating their herd)—we covered quite a bit.
We’re continuing the series today with some more questions and answers from local rancher (and my brother-in-law), Kordell Krispense.
If you’ve been considering investing in a bull and expanding your herd, here are some more things to consider:
How old should my bull be before I turn him in with the cows? How many heifers/cows can you put per bull?
According to Kordell, a bull should be at least a minimum of 1 year old before being turned out to service any cows.
(Kordell prefers his to be at least 18 months old or so.)
Once a bull has
- how to bull
- bull to cow