For a successful breeding season, ranchers should make sure their bulls are in the right condition before turnout. NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Janna Block says bulls should have a body condition score between a five and a six. “The amount of weight that a bull is going to lose over a breeding season is dependent on the length of the season and the ration. A little bit of extra condition is okay.” Block warns about transitioning bulls over to a new diet after purchase. “A lot of times, bulls just get thrown some hay so they might not be transitioned correctly off a highly concentrated diet. Bulls can crash if they’re not transitioned correctly.”
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