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How many times a day can a bull mate?
It all depends on how many cows a bull has to settle in one day and how much libido the bull has. It should be safe to say that a bull may mate with one or more cows at least 10 to 20 times a day. If a bull has a lot of cows to breed, there's no time for eating, but lots of time for courting.
How many heifers can one bull breed?
A yearling bull, which is best used on heifers, can breed from 10 to 20 heifers in a breeding season.
How many bulls should you have on a farm?
It depends, Many dairies have no bulls on the farm and all breeding is done by artificial insemination. Most small farms only need one bull, especially if the bull is with the cows all year round and you don't have a defined breeding season. Things you need to take into account though are the age of the bull and if the cows are synchronized. You also need to account for how much land the cow are out on. If the bull is two years old you want to give him about 20 cows. Three or four year olds could probably have up to 40 cows. You definitely don't want to go over 50 cows. If the bull is old you probably want to decrease cows too. If the cows are syncronized you need more bulls because the cows are all coming into heat about the same time. You probably want to have 10-15 cows per bull. If the cows are out on range and it is difficult for them to move around you need less cows per bull. You also want to have your bulls tested each year for venereal diseases, semen count and motility. Also watch for lameness and if they are in good shape going into the breeding season. If he can't get to the cows then he can't breed them. One last thing if you are on a small farm with only one bull make sure you don't breed him to his daughters or granddaughters! Try AI, or a new bull or sell all related heifers.
How many heifers can one bull breed in 3 months?
Depends on the bull. Usually a bull can service up to 25 females in a single breeding period; others can breed 50 if they have high libido.
How long do cows mate?
Cows can breed for as long as they are productive, which can range from one to 15 years or more.
How many times a day can a bull mate?
It all depends on how many cows a bull has to settle in one day and how much libido the bull has. It should be safe to say that a bull may mate with one or more cows at least 10 to 20 times a day. If a bull has a lot of cows to breed, there's no time for eating, but lots of time for courting.
How many heifers can one bull breed?
A yearling bull, which is best used on heifers, can breed from 10 to 20 heifers in a breeding season.
How many bulls should you have on a farm?
It depends, Many dairies have no bulls on the farm and all breeding is done by artificial insemination. Most small farms only need one bull, especially if the bull is with the cows all year round and you don't have a defined breeding season. Things you need to take into account though are the age of the bull and if the cows are synchronized. You also need to account for how much land the cow are out on. If the bull is two years old you want to give him about 20 cows. Three or four year olds could probably have up to 40 cows. You definitely don't want to go over 50 cows. If the bull is old you probably want to decrease cows too. If the cows are syncronized you need more bulls because the cows are all coming into heat about the same time. You probably want to have 10-15 cows per bull. If the cows are out on range and it is difficult for them to move around you need less cows per bull. You also want to have your bulls tested each year for venereal diseases, semen count and motility. Also watch for lameness and if they are in good shape going into the breeding season. If he can't get to the cows then he can't breed them. One last thing if you are on a small farm with only one bull make sure you don't breed him to his daughters or granddaughters! Try AI, or a new bull or sell all related heifers.
How many heifers can one bull breed in 3 months?
Depends on the bull. Usually a bull can service up to 25 females in a single breeding period; others can breed 50 if they have high libido.
What animal breeds become a cow or bull?
This is a very strange question, because no matter what breed a cow or bull is, they are going to stay that breed and that sex no matter what. Also, a breed is one that is defined by certain physical characteristics such as size, coat colouration, and genetics, but never by sex or gender. For example, the Hereford breed cannot be a breed without both Hereford cows and bulls. These cows and bulls were born as Herefords, they never suddenly or magically became Hereford cows or bulls when they reached a certain size or age. The same goes for all other breeds of cattle. Looking at the question again, it seems you are asking what animal breeds have sexes named "cows" and "bulls" in them. The answer to that is bovines (cows/cattle) and buffalo.
How may cattle can one Dexter bull service?
The general rule of thumb is that one Dexter bull can service as many cattle as he is months old. So if a Dexter bull is 20 months old, he can service up to 20 cows. The maximum he can service is up to 50 cows.
What will happen if a bull-snake and rattlesnake breed?
They cannot breed with one another.
Bull checking out bred cows in pasture next to him could one of the cows be coming into heat?
Yes, possibly.
What method of breeding is better for cattle AI or natural?
In terms of betterment for the animal's state, I would have to say natural breeding is. But this really depends on a number of things, and it can be a double-edged sword. Small cows or heifers being bred to a large bull may cause injury to the heifers' or cows' hips, backs and legs because they have to bear all that weight on their backs. A knowledgable cattleman will know that a small bull will service his/her smaller heifers/cows without injury. Secondly, if there is more than one bull in with a herd of cows, injuries may develop between these bulls. A bull that jealously shoves off another bull off a cow may result in that bull having a broken penis. Bulls that constantly fight and pay little attention to the cows that need the most attention will result in more open cows and injuries or a death to either bull. And, one bull may get more worn out than the other if he is constantly chasing that bull away and breeding the cows instead. Bulls tend to eat little when it is breeding season, as they have to pay more attention to all his girls wanting him than to food. This is why bulls have to be in top condition before they are let in to do their business. However the pros are equal to the cons. Bulls that are highly fertile and promiscuous will breed their girls successfully. A bull with good libido and good to excellent fertility will have a 95 to 100% chance of covering all his cows with very few to no open ones. Having a bull also saves on labour when having to breed cows, since the bulls do all the work for you. And for the cows, they do not have to be herded into a chute into an AI chute to get bred by an AI technician. The cows are out on pasture acting and doing what nature granted them to do.
How long do cows mate?
Cows can breed for as long as they are productive, which can range from one to 15 years or more.
What is the herd of the cow?
At least ONE bull along with other cows and maybe some heifers. The herd of a cow can also be all cows or all heifers. A herd of cattle can comprise both those as well as all bulls or all steers. A cow herd does not have to have a bunch of cows with at least one bull in it.
Why would a bull not be able to breed?
There are a lot more reasons than one may realize. A bull may be a "crypto" bull, or have his testes up close to his body (they haven't completely descended) causing the testes to have too high a temperature and unable to produce fertile sperm. He can breed, he just will be "shooting blanks." Other reasons are as follows:Injury to the penis (most common injury is a broken penis)Genetic condition causing the bull to be sterile, such as crooked or corkscrew penis, abnormal sperm, erectile dysfunction, etc.Malnutrition decreasing fertility of the bullLeg/spinal/hoof injury, making the bull be unable to mount and breed cows and heifers successfullyIntense competition from other bulls, giving them no chance to settle any cows or heifers of their ownBull is too young to be breeding cows/heifersCompetition between bulls of same age, size, breed, status induces more fighting than breeding.Illness or disease can cause a bull to become infertileCastration. A bull that is castrated will no longer be able to breed cows.Other factors remain unsaid, but these are the most common.
