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BBSE - Bull Breeding

Soundness Evaluation

The bulls listed in this catalogue have met the following parameters that are
required to pass the Tararua Breeding Centre Bull Fertility Evaluation carried
out on behalf of: Kaharau Angus Stud on Wednesday 5th May, 2021.

The Gold standard for this test is to collect the bull by an Artificial Vagina and have the semen assessed by a
registered morphologist. All bullls that are tested by Totally Vets/Tararua Breeding Centre are tested using this
Gold Standard.

Libido Bulls must demonstrate the ability to mount an "in season" heifer or cow.
Penile Each bull's extended penis is examined during mounting for structural soundness, injuries and
Soundness abnormalities, including deviations, persistent frenulum’s, adhesions, genital warts and injuries
that may have occurred while out mating.
Semen Each bull's ejaculate, which is collected in an artificial vagina, is examined microscopically by a
registered Morphologist for Density, Motility, Morphology and must pass the minimum standards of
70% normal at the time of testing.

Signed: ................................................................................................. Guy Haynes
Wednesday, 5 May 2021 Bovine Reproduction Consultant

Feilding | Totally Vets Limited, 25 Manchester Street, Feilding 4702
Phone 06 3236161 | Fax 06 3236179 | admin@totallyvets.co.nz | www.totallyvets.co.nz

WE COVER ALL ASPECTS OF REPRODUCTION
On Centre and on farm semen collection
Bull fertility evaluations and fresh collections for AI
AI and ET services
Import/Export of semen/embryos
Pre-export isolation

CONTACT US:
06 376 4955
office@tararuabreedingcentre.co.nz
www.tararuabreedingcentre.co.nz
Cattle, sheep and goat reproductive specialists

Tararua Breeding Centre
Part of Totally Vets Ltd

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