TAKING Care of BULLS

From: The Cattleman | Date: October 1, 2007| Author: Digiuseppe, Gary | Copyright information

It's no bull-taking care of your breeding animals before, during and after the season can pay big dividends in the long run.

When it comes to bull selection, Dr. Robert Wells advocates making a plan and sticking with it.

Wells is a livestock specialist for the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation. Founded by the late Lloyd Noble, an Ardmore, Okla., oil drilling contractor, and named for Noble's father, the not-for-profit foundation offers free consultative services to landowners and ...

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