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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:
Martin Farming on 28 April 2021
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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 bulls that are tested by Tararua Breeding Centre are
tested using this Gold Standard.
LIBIDO Bulls must demonstrate the ability to mount an “in season” heifer or
cow.

PENILE SOUNDNESS Each bull’s extended penis is examined during mounting for structural
soundness, injuries and abnormalities, including deviations,
persistent frenulum’s, adhesions, genital warts and injuries that may
have occurred while out mating.
SEMEN EVALUATION 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
Bovine Reproduction Consultant

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