An Epidemiological Evaluation of Breeding Soundness Examinations in Beef Bulls

Effects of the Revised Standards

Authors

  • Kammy R. Johnson University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center, Clay Center, NE
  • Cate E. Dewey University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center, Clay Center, NE

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19956144

Keywords:

breeding soundness, breeding soundness examination, beef herds, artificial insemination

Abstract

Breeding soundness is a crucial criterion when selecting or maintaining bulls for breeding stock. The breeding soundness examination (BSE) is a commonly used tool for bull selection, retention, and usage in beef herds and artificial insemination centers. Ten to twenty percent of bulls evaluated fail the BSE according to the criteria previously set forth by the Society for Theriogenology.

Cover image of the 27th Conference Proceedings: A photo of two men herding cattle on horseback through a field of wildflowers in the Texas Hill Country. The men are wearing red western shirts and black cowboy hats. White background.

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Published

1995-09-14

Issue

1995

Section

Research Summaries 1