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Supplementary Information
Understanding Veterinary Bull Breeding Soundness Evaluation (VBBSE) Reports by the Australian Cattle Vets (ACV)
General
A VBBSE generally includes an evaluation of the feet, legs, scrotum and other structural aspects in the Physical section. Crush side assessment of semen motility is compulsory and laboratory evaluation of Sperm Morphology is optional but results must be declared if tested. If a bull records a “Q” for semen motility (crush side) it is excluded from the sale unless the bull passes a morphology test.
Scrotum and Physical
ACV standards for Scrotum are the scrotal contents are normal on palpation, and that scrotal size is within normal ranges for the breed, age, and nutrition of the bull.
The standards for Physical require compulsory assessment of eight components. If a bull is noted to fail on any of these, he fails this category.
Report Indicators
Tick = Pass : All attributes for this component measured were consistent with the ACV standards. No risk factors for reduced fertility were identified during this part of the VBBSE examination.
Q = Qualified: Not all attributes for this component were consistent with the ACV standards but these abnormalities may not necessarily preclude the bulls use. A further comment is provided on the individual animal VBBSE certificate.
The standards for Crush side Semen and Sper m Morphology
Crush side Semen evaluation and laboratory evaluation of Sperm Morphology are strong indicators of whether a bull is fertile or sub fertile. If a physically normal bull is rated as having passed these evaluations, he is expected to be fertile, i.e., if mated, he can impregnate (pregnant at day 42 of gestation) by natural service at least 60% and 90% of 50 normal, cycling, disease free females within 3 and 9 weeks, respectively.
The ACV has 2 pass levels for crush side semen evaluation. The highest level Tick indicates that the bull is fertile with 60% or higher progressively forward motile sperm. Further, it is very likely that the semen of this bull will be fertile after freezing. The lower level (“Q”) was introduced to indicate that a bull may be fertile under natural mating, but it is likely his semen is not suitable for freezing. The Q level is given to bulls with between 30% and 59% motile sperm in a crush side semen evaluation.
Bulls have to pass thresholds for eight Sperm Morphology categories and achieve 70% or higher normal sperm, as assessed by a sperm morphologist, to gain a Tick for Morphology A “Q” for Morphology means the bull doesn’t meet all the criteria for a Tick and that some risks have been identified which may impact the bull’s fertility in the short or long term. The veterinarian conducting the test will provide an explanation of these risks in the comments section.
It is possible that physically normal, Q level bulls (and especially those close to the lower threshold) may be shown to be less than fully fertile when mated. Such bulls are acceptable under multiple sire mating, but veterinary advice should be considered before single sire mating of such bulls.
Bulls in the Droughtmaster catalogue with semen motility in the Q category are required to have passed a semen morphology test prior to acceptance in the sale.
Changes in semen quality in sexually mature bulls
Once bulls are sexually mature and producing satisfactory quality ejaculates, testes function is relatively stable, ie, if the bull is tested 3 months prior to sale and passes a semen evaluation,
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then, if managed under the same conditions without experiencing conditions that cause problems with function of the testes, there is a high probability (based on research done in northern Australia) that if tested again on the day of sale it would produce an ejaculate containing a similar proportion of normal sperm. If a bull experiences trauma, fever, inflammation, fat insulation or stress, that are sufficient to impair sperm formation and maturation, semen quality may be affected within days and may persist for several months.
It takes about 60 days for a sperm cell to develop and then a further 10 days for it to mature and be available for ejaculation. Therefore, a sperm quality assessment reflects function of the testes in the preceding 70 80 days. Conversely, if a bull experiences problems such as trauma, fever, inflammation, fat insulation or stress, which are sufficient to impair sperm formation, he may produce effective ejaculates for at least 2 months.
If a bull has passed a semen evaluation, and does suffer an event that causes temporary sub fertility, it is most likely that fertility will be restored once the bull is returned to sound stable management.
Dentition
The dentition reported in the Supplementary Sheet is relevant to the date of the veterinary inspection which may be performed up to 60 days prior to the sale.
There is evidence that the time taken from emergence to fully erupted of a pair of permanent teeth can be as little as 2 weeks, therefore an additional set may have appeared within the allowable inspection window.
ACV Soundnes s Evaluation Explanation Codes
Tick in Physical = Pass Q in Physical = Pass with Qualifications Tick in Semen = 60% (or greater) Progressively Motile Sperm NT = Not Tested Q in Semen = 30 to 59% motile requires a mandatory morphology test result of >50% Normal Sperm
ACV Soundness Evaluation Vet Code
Dianne Sorley
Samantha Duigan
Stephen Keily
William Roughan
Conor McMahon
Logan McNamara
Phil Sharman
Ultrasound Scanner Code
Paul Kenny
Lonnie Stone
DNA & G enetic Test
PV Parent Verified
Sire Verified
Dam Verified
Tim McClymont
Cedric Wise
Adam Wise
Michael Read
Christine Powell
William Nason
Sascha Mooketsi
David Reid
Roger Evans
Kelli Frankish
Tom Kirby
Glen Borrowdale
Adam Hayes
Kimberley Groner
Poll Testing;
Indeterminate
Bull has been DNA Profiled
Pompes Testing
Tested Free
Polled
Polled
Pesti Testing
Negative
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Disclaimer:
The descriptions of the animals including their pedigree and other genetic Information has not been verified by the Droughtmaster Stud Breeders' Society Limited, the Sale Committee, Vendors or the Selling Agents, unless stated otherwise. Whilst all care is applied in producing this catalogue, industry experience suggests that up to 4 5% of DNA parent verification tests may have errors. Consequently, the Droughtmaster Stud Breeders' Society Limited, the Sale Committee, Vendors and the Selling Agents and their representative(s) do not assume any responsibility whatsoever for the correctness, use or interpretation of the information on animals included in this sale catalogue. The Droughtmaster Stud Breeders’ Society Limited, the Sale Committee, Vendors and the Selling Agents make no warranties about the animals in relation to disease, ailments or genetic disorders.
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Lot Age HORN DENTITIO N SCROTAL PHYSICAL SEMEN MORPHOLOGY VET CODE WEIGHT P8 FAT RIB FAT EMA IMF % SCANNER JBAS Score TESTING POMPES TESTED FREE PESTI TESTED 1 25 Mths PP 0 39 1 840 13 10 140 5.5 1 7WA PV 2 24 Mths PH 0 36.5 1 790 14 11 134 5.9 1 7WA PV 3 25 Mths PH 0 43.5 1 805 13 10 135 5.8 1 7WA PV 4 24 Mths PH 0 40 1 855 14 11 140 5.9 1 7WA PV 5 23 Mths P 0 40 Q 3 800 13 9 128 6 2 6 25 Mths PH 0 37 18 696 7 6 132 5.3 3 7 7 21 Mths P 0 34 18 703 6 5 136 3.7 3 7 8 24 Mths PH 0 49 18 710 13 10 128 5.2 3 7 SV 9 10 22 Mths PH 0 34 18 695 12 7 124 4.4 3 7 SV 11 23 Mths PP 0 34 18 674 10 7 134 4.4 3 7 SV 12 23 Mths S 0 34 18 654 11 7 134 4.3 3 7 13 19 Mths P 0 38 18 673 11 8 128 5.2 3 7 14 29 Mths PP 2 38 10 961 12 9 134 5.3 3 7 SV 15 26 Mths P 2 38 10 840 13 8 134 5.3 3 7 16 29 Mths PP 2 40 10 996 16 10 130 5.2 3 7 SV 17 23 Mths P 0 37 10 860 12 7 138 4.4 3 7 18 19 24 Mths PH 0 47 NT 13 842 13 11 138 5.6 1 6 SV 20 21 Mths PH 0 39 NT 13 826 16 13 140 5.8 1 6 SV 21 22 Mths PP 0 39 NT 13 790 16 13 139 6 1 6 SV 22 23 Mths PH 0 39 NT 13 848 14 11 138 5.6 1 6 23 21 Mths PH 0 43 NT 13 816 12 11 140 5.5 1 6 SV 24 21 Mths PH 0 36 NT 13 675 13 11 125 4.9 1 6 SV 25 20 Mths PP 0 40 NT 13 784 14 11 139 5.9 1 6 SV 26 21 Mths PH 0 41 NT 13 706 13 10 130 5 1 6 SV 27 27 Mths PH 2 43.5 1 926 14 13 14 5.9 1 7 SV 28 22 Mths PP 2 38 1 844 15 12 134 6 1 7 SV 29 23 Mths PH 2 39.5 1 892 14 12 133 5.8 1 7 SV 30 23 Mths PH 0 39 1 884 12 9 129 4.8 1 7 SV 31 28 Mths PH 2 39 1 904 12 11 136 5.5 1 7 SV 32 25 Mths PH 0 40 1 858 12 10 140 5.8 1 7 SV 33 27 Mths PP 2 38.5 1 760 16 12 134 6 1 7 SV 34 22 Mths PP 0 42 1 730 15 13 137 5.9 1 7 SV 35 20 Mths PP 0 38 1 654 15 11 125 5.6 1 7 SV 36 21 Mths PP 0 35.5 1 740 14 12 131 5.7 1 7 PV 37 38 25 Mths PH 0 39 1 824 15 13 138 6 1 7 SV 39 26 Mths PH 0 40 1 794 13 12 133 5.7 1 7 PV 40 26 Mths PP 0 42 2 752 7 7 131 4.2 2 6 SV 41 23 Mths PH 0 43 2 832 13 10 136 4 2 6 SV 42 23 Mths PP 0 38 2 784 10 7 132 5.3 2 6 SV 43 24 Mths PP 2 43 10 814 10 6 123 5.3 2 SV Roma Droughtmaster Bull Sale Supplementary Sheet UltrasoundACV Soundness Evaluation
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Lot Age HORN DENTITIO N SCROTAL PHYSICAL SEMEN MORPHOLOGY VET CODE WEIGHT P8 FAT RIB FAT EMA IMF % SCANNER JBAS Score TESTING POMPES TESTED FREE PESTI TESTED UltrasoundACV Soundness Evaluation 44 25 Mths PH 2 44 10 760 9 6 115 4.6 2 SV 45 26 Mths PH 0 44 10 780 8 5 130 4.2 2 SV 46 47 22 Mths PP 0 39 10 718 14 10 110 5.4 2 SV 48 24 Mths PP 0 45 NT 3 796 12 8 136 5.6 3 7 SV 49 19 Mths PH 0 39 NT 3 764 10 8 130 4.8 3 7 SV 50 20 Mths PH 0 37 NT 3 732 11 8 128 4.4 3 7 SV 51 19 Mths PP 0 40 1 744 16 14 137 5.9 1 7 PV 52 53 21 Mths PP 0 41.5 1 714 15 12 133 4.9 1 7 PV 54 21 Mths PH 0 42 1 758 15 13 137 5.8 1 7 SV 55 56 57 22 Mths PP 0 40.5 Q 16 742 9 7 130 5.5 3 7 SV 58 24 Mths PH 0 35 4 712 13 8 121 6.2 3 7 SV 59 26 Mths PP 2 35 4 743 14 10 125 6.2 3 7 SV 60 61 27 Mths PP 2 36.5 NT 7 910 14 9 151 4.8 2 6 SV 62 63 27 Mths PP 0 44 NT 7 905 15 9 134 6.1 2 6 SV 64 24 Mths PP 0 41.5 NT 7 850 12 9 144 6.4 2 6 SV 65 25 Mths PH 2 38 NT 7 830 12 10 138 6.6 2 6 SV 66 24 Mths PH 0 37 NT 7 780 15 11 130 6.4 2 6 SV 67 26 Mths PP 0 39 NT 7 848 15 11 140 7.2 2 6 SV 68 69 70 71 20 Mths PP 0 35 13 642 7 5 112 3.7 3 PV 72 19 Mths PH 2 35 13 692 10 7 116 4.4 3 PV 73 25 Mths PH 0 40 Q 9 810 11 7 124 5.2 3 SV 74 25 Mths PP 2 42 Q 9 770 10 7 117 4.7 3 SV 75 22 Mths PH 0 35 9 730 10 7 120 4.3 3 SV 76 25 Mths PP 0 37 9 700 8 5 126 3.6 3 SV 77 25 Mths PH 2 37 9 738 9 5 126 4.2 3 SV 78 23 Mths PP 0 39 9 760 9 6 121 5.3 3 SV 79 22 Mths PH 0 44 9 702 9 6 118 5.2 3 SV 80 21 Mths PP 0 37 9 650 11 7 123 3.8 3 SV 81 82 83 23 Mths PP 0 42 14 680 13 8 123 5.6 2 7WA SV 84 85 86 22 Mths PH 0 35 14 748 10 7 138 4 2 7WA SV Withdrawn Withdrawn Withdrawn Withdrawn Withdrawn Withdrawn Withdrawn CARLTON & KARON YIMIN JEMBRAE & GEN Y COOLIBAH BLACK GULLY YACKATOON Withdrawn Withdrawn Withdrawn WALM-LEY SEYMOUR & SEYMOUR R Withdrawn Withdrawn Withdrawn SMITHY'S WINDY GULLY & WYNWOOD
Lot Age HORN DENTITIO N SCROTAL PHYSICAL SEMEN MORPHOLOGY VET CODE WEIGHT P8 FAT RIB FAT EMA IMF % SCANNER JBAS Score TESTING POMPES TESTED FREE PESTI TESTED UltrasoundACV Soundness Evaluation 87 21 Mths PH 0 38 14 746 13 8 123 5.6 2 7WA SV 88 22 Mths PH 0 34 14 662 10 8 126 5 2 7WA SV 89 23 Mths PH 2 39 Q 8 862 7 6 144 4.4 3 7 SV 90 24 Mths PP 0 35 8 788 7 6 145 4.2 3 7 SV 91 26 Mths PP 2 42 8 766 11 8 127 5.3 3 7 SV 92 26 Mths PH 0 42 8 812 10 7 140 4.2 3 7 SV 93 27 Mths PH 0 42 8 870 10 7 148 4.8 3 7 SV 94 26 Mths PH 2 40 8 818 9 6 126 4.7 3 7 SV 95 25 Mths PH 0 42 8 808 13 8 128 5.1 3 7 SV 96 26 Mths PP 0 42 8 770 7 5 130 4.1 3 7 SV 97 23 Mths PH 0 40 8 746 11 7 140 4.7 3 7 SV 98 26 Mths PP 4 45 8 788 11 7 134 4.4 3 7 SV 99 25 Mths PP 0 38 15 892 12 8 142 3.8 3 SV 100 25 Mths PH 0 35 15 834 12 9 134 4.6 3 SV 101 25 Mths P 2 34 15 862 14 9 138 5.1 3 102 21 Mths PH 0 37.5 15 860 13 9 145 4.7 3 SV 103 22 Mths PP 0 40 15 824 13 10 130 5.8 3 SV 104 21 Mths PP 0 35.5 15 774 15 10 135 5.4 3 SV 105 22 Mths PP 0 41 15 734 11 8 134 4.3 3 SV 106 20 Mths PP 0 33 15 812 12 9 140 4.3 3 SV 107 21 Mths PH 0 34 15 740 11 8 143 4.7 3 SV 108 109 110 111 112 27 Mths PP 2 45 NT 17 840 11 7 138 5.3 3 7 SV 113 24 Mths PH 0 43 17 750 10 7 134 4.8 3 7 SV 114 22 Mths PP 0 42 17 710 14 8 121 4.4 3 7 SV 115 116 117 21 Mths PH 0 37 NT 2 815 15 11 135 4.4 2 6 SV 118 119 120 28 Mths PP 4 38 NT 11 854 8 8 134 4.8 4 6 SV 121 23 Mths PH 2 39.5 NT 11 784 12 7 128 5.7 4 6 SV 122 33 Mths PP 4 38 19 965 15 10 148 4.8 3 7 SV 123 24 Mths PH 2 45 Q 19 840 12 10 140 4.4 3 7 SV 124 25 Mths PP 0 37 19 757 14 11 125 6.7 3 7 SV 125 126 25 Mths 0 35 19 853 12 10 138 5.8 3 7 127 128 21 Mths 0 36 19 652 10 7 125 3.6 3 7 129 21 Mths 0 34 Q 19 690 14 12 130 5.5 3 7 130 25 Mths P 0 35 NT 12 774 10 7 134 4.6 3 7 131 23 Mths P 0 37.5 NT 12 696 11 7 127 4.7 3 7 132 22 Mths P 0 38 NT 12 842 10 7 134 4.1 3 7 Withdrawn Withdrawn MARYLANDS S Withdrawn Withdrawn CLAYFIELD BOILING SPRINGS CONDAMINE Withdrawn Withdrawn Withdrawn WALLACE VALE & EVERSLEIGH KARRAGARRA HEITIKI Withdrawn Withdrawn Withdrawn