Adhering to self-breeding and ensuring a high-quality supply of cattle is a key measure for expanding the herd and improving the efficiency of cattle farms. So, specifically, how many cows can one bull mate with? The details are as follows:
How many cows can a bull mate with?
An adult bull can mate with 2-3 cows per day; a young bull can mate with 1-2 cows per day. However, if the bulls and cows mate naturally, the bull-to-cow ratio is 1:20-30.
What are the precautions for cattle mating?
1. Mating period
After a cow comes into heat , she becomes excited and restless, loses her appetite, and her vulva becomes red, congested, and swollen, with a white, transparent mucus discharge. When you touch the cow's rump, her tail is raised high, and she remains quiet. This is the most suitable time to breed a cow.
2. Pre-match inspection
Both bulls and cows must undergo a health check before mating to prevent cross-infection of diseases. If brucellosis is detected, mating is not advisable, and the cow should be culled immediately. Furthermore, if artificial insemination is used, the insemination equipment should be checked to ensure it is functioning properly.
3. Use aphrodisiacs at appropriate times
To ensure that cows come into estrus during the optimal conception season and improve the conception rate, appropriate estrus-inducing measures can be taken for cows that have not come into estrus for a long time. For example, a bull in heat can chase a cow that is not in heat to induce estrus, or traditional Chinese medicine can be used to induce estrus.
4. Strengthen management
During the breeding season, bulls should be fed additional green fodder and concentrates. During busy breeding periods, they should also be fed additional animal-based feeds such as eggs and fishmeal. Cows should be fed feeds rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals to meet the needs of their growth and the development of the fetus, placenta, and uterus.
