Despite its value in improving reproductive efficiency, only about 20% of cow-calf producers in the United States use the Bull Breeding Soundness Evaluation (BSE). This session will explore recent research highlighting possible explanations for this observation, as well as address novel methods for weighing the costs and benefits of the BSE. Special focus will be given to interpreting BSE results—what they really tell us about bull fertility and how much we can rely on them for culling and purchasing decisions. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the BSE’s diagnostic performance and how to communicate findings that improve client confidence and herd profitability.

Todd Gunderson, DVM, MS, ACVPM