Scientific breeding methods and daily management key points for breeding bulls
A breeding bull is a bull specifically used for mating, so the requirements for its physical condition and other aspects are relatively strict. Therefore, to raise a breeding bull that is excellent in all aspects requires a great deal of effort. It is not only related to the selection of the bull breed, but also to the feeding management, daily management, and other matters of the breeding bull. So today, let us take a look together with Qinnongwang at how breeding bulls are raised.
1. Selection of breeding bulls
The quality of the bull affects the quality of the entire herd, and in this era of numerous cattle breeds, there are also many choices for high-quality breeding bulls. When selecting a breeding bull, we mainly consider two aspects: its meat production performance and its reproductive capacity. Next is to choose a bull that is strong, has well-developed limbs, is free from disease, has strong adaptability, strong resistance, and most importantly, has strong libido and excellent semen quality, as the most suitable breeding bull.
2. Feeding during the non-mating period
The reproductive capacity of the bull is directly related to the feed formulation, so the feed formulation differs to a certain extent in different periods. First, let us look at how feeding is done during the non-mating period. During the non-mating period, the bull has a relatively good appetite, and feeding during this period is mainly to lay a good physical foundation for the breeding bull. We mainly use 25 percent corn, 20 percent wheat bran, 15 percent millet, 15 percent cornmeal, vitamins and some necessary trace elements, plus an appropriate amount of feed accounting for 25 percent, and mix them evenly. This is the concentrate formulation for the non-mating period. At the same time, during this period, an appropriate amount of high-quality forage also needs to be fed every day to ensure balanced nutrition. Feeding two to three times a day is sufficient.
3. Feeding during the mating period
During the mating period, the bull has a relatively strong libido and is rather restless inside, so it does not have much appetite for food, and sometimes even does not eat or drink, which has a great impact on its body and sexual function. We can only get them to eat through inducement. At this time, our feed formulation will change greatly, because the appetite is small, but more nutrition is still needed, so we can only solve the problem through the nutritional concentration of the feed. Usually, the formula is 30 percent corn, 25 percent wheat bran, 20 percent millet, 10 percent cornmeal, 1 percent gypsum, 1 percent soda, and 12 percent other nutrients. At the same time, an appropriate amount of forage is also needed, and feeding twice a day is sufficient.
4. Daily management
Daily management is very important for breeding bulls, because breeding bulls are rather irritable when in heat and can easily injure people, so during ordinary feeding we should cultivate a bond with them, which makes management easier. Next is to clean the breeding farm and carry out disinfection at irregular intervals, which can prevent bacterial infection and inflammation of the bull's testicles. Then, the breeding farm should have a dedicated place for them to exercise, and when conditions permit, grazing should be carried out to ensure at least one hour of exercise every day. Also, they should be brushed, have their hooves trimmed, and be weighed at irregular intervals. Finally, semen collection should be carried out reasonably according to different periods.