Bull maturity?

Sapphire · #1 07/18/06, 05:33 PM

At what age will a bull calf be mature enough to service the cows? The cows are Limousin, he is a Limousin/Angus. He's 12 mos now and will be replacing our current bull.

Thanks for your help.

tyusclan · #2 07/18/06, 07:49 PM

How many cows are you talking about? At 12 months he should be able to service 10 to 12 cows without any problem.

Up North · #3 07/19/06, 12:24 AM

Assuming normal growth and in good health, he should be ready to fullfill his prime directive

immediately.

Sapphire · #4 07/19/06, 06:29 PM

That's good news. He doesn't have many - only 10. Hate to see our big bull go. He's been a sweetie. Hope Duke is as good as his daddy.

Thanks for the help.

Up North · #5 07/20/06, 12:41 AM

Sapphire do monitor his condition. If he is breeding in this heat he may start to get skinny- DO NOT allow this to happen or he may become innefective.
Feed him supplemental treats daily where other cows can't get them if neccessary............cheers