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hereford bull

  • 30-08-2016 12:46pm
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    3 the square
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    Iv a hereford bull 6 years old he is quiet and no problem calvein his calves just wondering is it time to move him on or what kind of life span are guys getting out of beef stock bulls when they dont have to be culled due to been cross ?


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  • #2
    Parishlad
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    3 the square wrote: »
    Iv a hereford bull 6 years old he is quiet and no problem calvein his calves just wondering is it time to move him on or what kind of life span are guys getting out of beef stock bulls when they dont have to be culled due to been cross ?

    If he's not turned cross, is still fit for the job, producing calves that you are happy with and you're not keeping replacements from him then there is no real reason for you to move him on. A lot to be said to have a bull around that is quiet and not causing any trouble!


  • #3
    3 the square
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    Parishlad wrote: »
    If he's not turned cross, is still fit for the job, producing calves that you are happy with and you're not keeping replacements from him then there is no real reason for you to move him on. A lot to be said to have a bull around that is quiet and not causing any trouble!

    Could his legs become a problem with his age ?
    Hes carrying a few pounds


  • #4
    Bellview
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    3 the square wrote:
    Iv a hereford bull 6 years old he is quiet and no problem calvein his calves just wondering is it time to move him on or what kind of life span are guys getting out of beef stock bulls when they dont have to be culled due to been cross ?


    Just check him for fertility about month before you start to use him next year in case fertility drops.. saying that should be OK for another few years as I have seen bulls up to 10 working away.. sorry one other watch is his weight on cows back as a bull that is too heavy can hurt cows... I know of a cow with a broken back this year due to heavy bull


  • #5
    Justjens
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    Keep the weight off him, or he'll get lame and lazy, and pare his feet regularly.


  • #6
    3 the square
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    Justjens wrote: »
    Keep the weight off him, or he'll get lame and lazy, and pare his feet regularly.

    how do u pair his front legs have a wall on one side of the crush ?? said it to my vet about knock in him out for `10 mins to give front legs a good pairing he said a bull the AGE AND WEIGHT MIGHT NOT WAKE UP !!!


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    White Clover
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    3 the square wrote: »
    how do u pair his front legs have a wall on one side of the crush ?? said it to my vet about knock in him out for `10 mins to give front legs a good pairing he said a bull the AGE AND WEIGHT MIGHT NOT WAKE UP !!!

    Put him in a hoofcare crate to do his 4 feet.


  • #8
    whelan2
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    3 the square wrote: »
    Iv a hereford bull 6 years old he is quiet and no problem calvein his calves just wondering is it time to move him on or what kind of life span are guys getting out of beef stock bulls when they dont have to be culled due to been cross ?
    Had a lad here until he was 14, we called him teddy bear. Never a problem with him. If he saw you with a stick he would close his eyes


  • #9
    orm0nd
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    keep the weight off him , neighbour had a he for 15 years

    I'm not in favour of pairing feet for the fun of it, actually does more harm than good, ok if needed but otherwise leave alone, hoof care man with proper crate


  • #10
    Mooooo
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    I know ye've all heard this before but they are only quiet till the day they're not. Know a lad with a bull that would walk into trailer with years who gave him.the road when he turned wicked totally out of character so.to.speak.
    Op if he is breeding well and doing okay no harm to keep him on just watch the diet and as ormond said pare when necessary as doing it with no need only makes the feet soft imo.


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