THE decision to purchase a new bull is often shaped around factors including the budget of an operation and the scale of breeding program.
For many smaller herds, especially in southern states, purchasing a new sire is often seen as a challenge. Smaller-scale producers often see the outlay of an often under-utilised new bull, as an impediment.
However factors such as the logistics of running a single bull separately once joining has been completed, along with concerns of using a bull over daughters also shape the approach to bull purchasing.
Some smaller producers have sought alternative…
