Testing Bulls at Harris Hillcrest Farms
Doc Roger, from Mtn Grove came out to test the Angus bulls for Harris Hillcrest Farms so we can put the most fertile bulls in the fields with the cows for the breeding season. Each year a person should have their bull s tested for fertility. It could cost a person a calf crop if they are not tested and later are discovered that their semen was not effective. The following videos try to explain the process somewhat:
Here, Doc Roger's assistant is inserting the electronic ejaculator to start stimulating the bull to produce semen.
Here, Doc Roger is measuring the circumference of the bull's scrotum, part of the final score.
Here, Doc Roger is collecting the fluid being given by the bull. Doc Roger will, after collecting the fluid, look at it under the microscope to ensure that the "little swimmers" are swimming and then place a numerical code to the effectiveness of the "little swimmers" which is part of the final score. One should never use a bull under a final score of 70 and expect to get a good calf crop.
Cheerily
IJK