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Working Bull - minimum age

pakalasa · 2013-07-28 11:51:41

What would you consider the minimum working age for a bull? I'm thinking 15 months. I've a PB Lim bull calf, but he'll only be 9 months or so, come the start of next years breeding season. I suppose he'd work away as a teaser.

28-07-2013 11:51am

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pakalasa

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What would you consider the minimum working age for a bull?
I'm thinking 15 months. I've a PB Lim bull calf, but he'll only be 9 months or so, come the start of next years breeding season. I suppose he'd work away as a teaser.

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#2 28-07-2013 11:53am

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for heifers or cows? and how many?

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15 cows, give or take.

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#4 28-07-2013 12:52pm

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ye at least 15 months

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