Utilizing yearling bulls allows the opportunity for accelerated genetic gain and extended working life of a bull.
Dr. Jason Banta, beef cattle specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, joins TSCRA Talk host, Kristen Brown, to explain a bull’s growth from puberty through sexual maturity and breeding readiness, specifically focused on yearling bulls being turned out with cows at 13-15 months of age.
Body condition throughout the bull’s life is a key factor that he discusses that impacts successful breeding. He said, body condition throughout the bull’s life is a key factor impacting successful breeding.