Examination of Bulls for Breeding

This course is now FULL. If you would like to be added to the waiting list for the next one please email [email protected]. 

A highly practical postgraduate education workshop with a focus on ‘value-added’ veterinary services for beef/dairy farmers.

Overview

The stock bull has been often neglected as a potential contributor to beef and dairy herd infertility. To maximise herd fertility efficiency it is critical that infertile and sub-fertile bulls are identified. Pre-breeding examination of bulls should be a routine part of Veterinary Farm Health Plans and provides an excellent way to get more involved in beef and dairy herd fertility management.

Programme Elements

• An illustrated lecture on examination of bulls for breeding soundness.
• Practical demonstration of examination techniques and collection of semen using electro-ejaculation.
• Advice on selection of equipment required.
• Practical laboratory-based microscope session on semen evaluation techniques.
• Q and A wrap up session/case studies.
• Illustrated course book provided.

Benefits & Objectives

• Learn the skills required to carry out practical bull breeding soundness examinations and launch this service into your practice.