371. The Effects of Yearling Bull Rate of Gain on Fertility and Performance.
Bulls represent a significant financial investment in beef cattle operations with their reproductive success being fundamental to herd productivity. Over a three-year study, yearling MARC II bulls [n = 114; 292 ± 30 d of age; BW = 347.64 ± 2.38 kg] were used to determine whether bull rate of gain prior to breeding al...