THE search for a new herd sire can become exhausting. The number of bulls available for selection within breeds and across the entire industry is quite overwhelming.
For example, during the 2023 spring bull selling season, at least 15,000 bulls were sold through auctions on-farm or at multi-vendor sales. If the large number of bulls sold privately and direct from paddock was also reported, the actual number of sales could well exceed 25,000.
In the context of these numbers, it is unsurprising that many producers are seeking a method to simplify their selection choices.
Even within…
