Bull breeding soundness, semen evaluation and cattle productivity

Chenoweth, P.J., and McPherson, F.J. (2016) Bull breeding soundness, semen evaluation and cattle productivity. Animal Reproduction Science, 169. pp. 32-36.

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DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2016.03.001

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Abstract

The bull breeding soundness evaluation (BBSE) has evolved as a cost-effective veterinary procedure which provides benefits such as risk-reduction and improvements in strategic bull usage, herd fertility and economics. Semen evaluation is an important component of the BBSE when performed appropriately; a consideration that is increasingly addressed by third party andrology laboratories. The combination of competent physical/reproductive exams (including scrotal circumference measurements) and semen evaluations can contribute greatly to the fertility and economics of individual herds as well as adding to understanding of those factors which affect cattle fertility. Despite such advantages, there remain challenges in achieving full acceptance of BBSEs, particularly by the dairy industry and in developing countries.


Item ID:	45513
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1873-2232
Keywords:	Bull fertility, Breeding soundness, Semen quality
Date Deposited:	29 Jun 2016 07:33
FoR Codes:	30 AGRICULTURAL, VETERINARY AND FOOD SCIENCES > 3001 Agricultural biotechnology > 300109 Non-genetically modified uses of biotechnology @ 100%
SEO Codes:	83 ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND ANIMAL PRIMARY PRODUCTS > 8303 Livestock Raising > 830301 Beef Cattle @ 50% 83 ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND ANIMAL PRIMARY PRODUCTS > 8303 Livestock Raising > 830302 Dairy Cattle @ 50%
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