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How many cows can a bull service in a normal breeding season?

Last Updated: March 06, 2008

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Most experts agree that an experienced bull (> 2 years of age) that passes a breeding soundness exam should easily service 30 females in a 60- to 70-day breeding season.

Inexperienced bulls (non-fertile bulls but is limited in its ability to pinpoint bulls with low fertility.

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