Bull breeding soundness evaluation: A practitioner's perspective

It is well established that the bull breeding soundness evaluation (BBSE) is an easily performed, relatively inexpensive, and extremely useful tool for the cow–calf operation. However, the BBSE can only achieve its full potential if it is performed properly by the practitioner in the field. A properly performed BBSE should include the use of the standards established by the Society for Theriogenology and a systematic protocol by the practitioner. This paper will review the Society for Theriogenology BBSE standards and the author's protocol.