Bull Fertility and Testing
Bull Fertility and Testing
Bull Breeding Vet South Adelaide
We advocate for an annual Bull Breeding Soundness examination for all bulls on your property, with particular emphasis on new or young bulls and those over 5 years old. It’s not uncommon for a bull to exhibit strong fertility one year and experience a decline the next.
The Bull Breeding Soundness exam consists of two fundamental components. Initially, a comprehensive health and physical assessment for mating is conducted, focusing on leg and joint conformation, body condition, and the structure of both internal and external genitalia. The second phase involves evaluating semen quantity and quality, along with an examination of sperm morphology (the structure of the sperm).
Bull Examination Services
This examination provides assurance that, at the time of the assessment, the bull was deemed either fertile or sub-fertile. If a bull is found to be sub-fertile, additional testing may be necessary, or it may be deemed unfit for normal mating function, requiring potential replacement.
Additionally, during the same examination, other services such as vaccination and Pestivirus testing can be carried out. We recommend vaccination of all bulls for Leptospirosis, Vibriosis, and Pestivirus (BVDV), coupled with testing to ensure they are not Persistently Infected (PI) with Pestivirus. Trust Willunga Veterinary Services to uphold the fertility and health of your bull population through comprehensive testing and preventative measures.
Willunga Vet Services
(08) 8556 2075
37 Main Road
Willunga SA 5172
Mon - Fri: 8am to 5:30pm
Sat: 8am to 2:30pm
Sun: closed
Aldinga Vet Services
(08) 8556 5498
16 Heathersay Avenue
Aldinga Beach SA 5173
Mon - Fri: 8am to 5:30pm
Sat: 8am to 2:30pm
Sun: closed
Mt Compass Vet Services
(08) 8556 2496
2018 Victor Harbor Road
Mt Compass SA 5210
Mon - Fri: 8am to 5:30pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
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