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Bull Breeding soundness exams are vital

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By Jessica Crabtree and Dr. Jered Harlan, DVM

Bull breeding soundness exams are a vital part of any cattle reproduction program, but is sometimes ignored. BSE is an evaluation put in place to test bulls’ fertility, give producers an assessment of their breeding value and ultimately tell producers whether or not their bull is economical. A BSE can be performed by your veterinarian. Most veterinarians insist producers have bulls checked annually, for it is the only assurance they will have going into the next breeding season. Also, prior to buying a bull, a BSE should be done to ensure the bull’s value rather than taking the word of the seller, and to prove him a producer. Because bulls are selected for genetic potential and to improve your overall cow herd, why not be sure you are getting your money’s worth?

To read more pick up the June 2015 issue of North Texas Farm & Ranch.

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Ag Elsewhere: Wyoming

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By Tressa Lawrence

Despite some blue skies, March can still bring sub-zero temperatures to Wyoming as calves hit the ground.

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Ag Elsewhere: Montana

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By Lindsey Monk

Welding on some corrals before dark. It’s been a mild winter in Montana so far, knock on wood.

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Land Market Report: January Land Sales

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By Jared Groce

The rural land market in North Texas has had a fairly stale start to the year, with the number of transactions closed being minimal so far. There has been an increase in call volume from buyers, and some are turning into contracts, but I feel like we are still a little slower than we usually are at this time of the year. The “experts” are expecting fewer transactions in 2024 as compared to 2023, and they may be correct, because election years always seem to be slower. Once the election is over, and regardless of who wins, things seem to pick up once again. It is a strange phenomena that just seems to happen every four years.

With the amount of growth that we are currently experiencing here, I do not expect things to get any cheaper. More people means more houses, and they have to have land to build those houses on.

To read more, pick up a copy of the March issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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