Bull breeding soundness evaluation: a practitioner's perspective

Abstract

It is well established that the bull breeding soundness evaluation (BBSE) is an easily performed, relatively inexpensive, and extremely useful tool for the cow-calf operation. However, the BBSE can only achieve its full potential if it is performed properly by the practitioner in the field. A properly performed BBSE should include the use of the standards established by the Society for Theriogenology and a systematic protocol by the practitioner. This paper will review the Society for Theriogenology BBSE standards and the author's protocol.