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How to tell if a bull calf is good for breeding

Dairy Farming At Kisii Agricultural Training Center

Dear daktari, I am a dairy farmer but recently I got a bull calf from one of my cows and I am tempted to keep it. It is such a nice bull calf, I plan to use it for Artificial Insemination on my farm. What are the characteristics of a good bull calf for breeding purposes?

[Humphrey Kariuki, Embu]

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