Success StoryBull Soundness Exams Save Morgan County Producers over $45,000 in Potential Losses
Bull Soundness Exams Save Morgan County Producers over $45,000 in Potential Losses
Author: Sarah Fannin
Planning Unit: Morgan County CES
Major Program: Beef
Plan of Work: Livestock Forage Interface
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
Beef and forage production remains the backbone of the agricultural economy in Morgan County. One of the biggest factors in a successful cow/calf operation is having a healthy, productive bull. In conjunction with a local veterinary practice, Bull Soundness Exams and program were offered by the ANR Extension program at a greatly reduced price.
Ten producers who had never used BSE’s in the past, took advantage of the program. Of the 10 bulls tested, 2 failed. The potential loss of the calf crop from these two bulls alone was over $45,000. More importantly, after 3 years, 80% of previous participants in the program are continuing to utilize this tool. As one farmer stated, “This is the best insurance policy ever- I wish I had started using these a long time ago – could have save me a lot of heartache. “
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