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Episode 104: Take the Bull by the Horns
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Episode 104: Take the Bull by the Horns

Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast

February 3, 20268m 0s

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Show Notes

Bull sale season is approaching, making now the perfect time to define your bull selection criteria and budget. In this episode, we discuss why choosing the right herd sire is one of the fastest ways to improve herd genetics and how to match bull selection to your operational goals. In this episode, we’ll talk through which traits may be priorities for you, how to stay within budget and how to build a herd for long-term success.

 

Relevant Links:

Take the Bull by the Horns (article)

Records for Tracking Genetic Improvements (online course)

Bull Management (webpage)

Bull Valuation Calculator (interactive tool)

Building a Herd That Works: EPDs, Genomics and Smart Genetic Investments (article)

Cracking the Heritability Code - Choosing Traits That Pay Off (article)

BCRC Webinar Series