Purpose of Teaser Bull
A teaser bull is maintained to:
- Detect heat — Correct Answer
- Inseminate cow
- Keep the herd moving
- None
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Detect heat
A teaser bull is maintained primarily to detect heat (estrus) in cows (Table 10 notes). Since the teaser bull is vasectomized, it retains sexual desire and will attempt to mount cows in heat, helping farm managers identify which cows are ready for artificial insemination.
Why Teaser Bulls Are Important
- Essential in AI (Artificial Insemination) programs
- Can detect silent heat which may be missed by observation alone
- Best time for heat detection is early morning
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Inseminate cow: A teaser bull CANNOT inseminate because the vas deferens is cut — no sperm in semen.
- Keep the herd moving: Not the purpose of a teaser bull.
📚 About this Topic — Animal Refresher
This multiple choice question is from Animal Refresher, Livestock Production and Management. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from Animal Refresher to strengthen your preparation.
