John Brennan/Bucking Stock Talk Bull Team

Follow Team John Brennan/Bucking Stock Talk from the daily routine on the ranch through the excitement of PBR competition.

Dr. Meredith Jones of Oklahoma State University College of Vet Med: "Most of the horn problems are related to infection of the horn or associated sinuses. These horn infections start usually in two ways. In rodeo cattle, we often start to see horn problems when tipping begins. Because the horn is an extension of the sinus, when the horn is tipped short enough that the sinus cavity is opened, dirt, bacteria and other contamination can establish infections of the horn and sinus. We also see trauma to the horn from fighting, knocking the horn in the alley, knocking against equipment, etc. and the bacteria can enter through a resulting crack leading to an infection." https://buckingstocktalk.com/horn-health-in-bucking-bulls-its-a-necessity/

Chance Sherrill of Champion Genetics: "To have good success while collecting and transferring embryos, there are standards that the working facility needs to meet. Cattle should be moved relatively stress free though the pens/alley ways; you also need to be able to restrain the animal with a squeeze chute; and a palpation cage needs to be attached to the chute. The squeeze chute should be covered to protect the embryos and technician from weather. It is also recommended that you have an enclosed room that is temperature controlled and has electricity. This room should also be in close proximity of the squeeze chute to serve as the “laboratory” for the embryologist to search, grade and freeze the embryos. Some embryologists have mobile labs, usually a trailer that is climate controlled, in case you cannot provide this." https://buckingstocktalk.com/embryo-transfer-ivf-essentials-you-need-to-know/

From the Ranch through the Bucking Chutes with the John Brennan/Bucking Stock Talk Bull Team

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