CHOOSING a bull breeder is a significant undertaking for any commercial cattle producer.
The choice of a sire will be reflected over several generations in a herd. While most producers are considering the genetics of the sires they are purchasing, where that bull comes from and who bred him are key considerations in the selection decision.
In recent times I have been approached at industry field days and gatherings by agents and commercial producers seeking advice on where to buy their next sires. These conversations are often framed around an idea that a producer should be rotating…
