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Breeding Soundness Exams Identify Bull Fertility Issues from Frostbite

By Sandy Johnson, Extension Beef Specialist, Colby

The impacts of the cold weather experienced in Kansas and surrounding states in early February will not be forgotten anytime soon and will leave lingering effects.  The bull battery often does not get close attention during the winter months and some may have lacked adequate bedding or wind protection needed to prevent scrotal frostbite.   Older bulls with pendulous scrotums seem more prone to issues than yearling bulls.

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