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Bull leasing: Is it for your ranch? The Midwest Cattleman · March 9, 2023 · P24

Consider these six items in a bull lease agreement.

Consider these six items in that the bull will be in the the policy specifies the
a bull lease agreement. lessee’s possession, as well as appropriate location(s)
A good bull is expensive details of what the bull will of the bull. Ensure a
to buy and more expensive be expected to do during the passing breeding sound-
to maintain the other nine breeding season including du- ness exam. All bulls
months of the year when he’s ration, bull to cow ratio, and if should pass a three-part
not working. Therefore, oper- the bull will be held separate breeding soundness
ations may choose to lease a or comingled with other bulls. exam (BSE) before the
bull rather than to own. When Additional information might start of each breeding
done properly, a bull lease ar- include any bull guarantees season. sis, or Johne’s disease. There
rangement can be beneficial such as genomic testing to A lease agreement should may be benefits to testing at
to both parties, reducing the enhance EPDs and specify specify the results of that BSE the end of the lease agree-
carrying costs of the bull bat- defect status, outline vaccina- conducted within 30 days ment for peace of mind as
tery. tions, and identify who is re- from the start of the lease. The well. Additionally, specify the
The key to any successful sponsible for transportation agreement may also specify responsible party for any vet
lease agreement is to put it in between farms. the need for a BSE at the end care during the lease period
writing. A written agreement Some leases may require of the breeding season to en- and who will absorb those ex-
ensures both the owner and information transfer between sure the bull did not develop penses.
the renter are on the same the herds, such as the owner fertility issues and who is re- Some owners may also
page, alleviates disagree- receiving birth dates and sponsible for covering the cost offer a replacement if the bull
ments before they happen, weaning weight data. Consid- of the second BSE. Establish becomes injured or ill during
and preserves the business er insurance. Make sure the health protocols. the lease period. Assess the
relationship. bull is carrying an insurance During a BSE, consult with bull’s physical condition. Ex-
Here are six crucial items policy that will cover death as the vet on testing for repro- pect bulls to lose between
to consider in a bull lease well as liability if he causes ductive diseases that a bull 100 - 300 pounds during the
agreement: Cover the basics. damage to property or injury can silently carry which neg- breeding season. Getting the
This should include specific to people. Ensure both parties atively impact pregnancy suc- bull back into shape for the
information on the bull such know who is carrying the in- cess and other common herd next breeding season can be
as individual identification, surance, agree on the value health issues such as tricho- difficult and result in an ex-
breed composition, the dates the bull is insured at, and that moniasis, BVD, anaplasmo- pensive feed bill. Therefore,

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