Bull selection crucial for meeting customer requirements and maintaining Scotch Beef prices. Processors seek carcases under 400kg, requiring optimal genetics and nutrition. Bulls are half the herd, with genetics from both sire and dam
Australian Cattle Vets provide fertility advice to beef and dairy industries. VBBSE is a standardized examination developed by Australian veterinarians. Accredited veterinarians have examined over 500 bulls and passed exams. Members use Bull Reporter software for standardized reporting
Only indigenous water buffalo breed in Italy. May have arrived in Italy during Roman times or Barbarian invasions. Genomic study supports both wild species and invading peoples origin hypotheses
Annual buffalo race in Karnataka's coastal districts, sponsored by local Tuluva landlords. Season runs from November to March, organized by 18 Kambala Associations. Over 45 races held annually, including smaller villages like Vandaru and Thonnase
FCR measures livestock's efficiency in converting feed into desired output. FCR is input mass divided by output mass (e.g., feed to milk/meat). FCR is dimensionless and unaffected by measurement units
Bulls are intact male cattle, more muscular than cows. They weigh between 500-1,000 kg and have protective ridges over eyes. Bulls have thicker bones, larger feet, and often a hump on shoulders. Horned bulls have thicker, shorter horns that curve outward