Gomer bulls provide for easy heat detection

Lainie Kringen-Scholtz
Jul 5, 2022
Jul 5, 2022

Angus bull — According to Montana State University Extension cattle specialist Rachel Endecott, when you purchase a new bull, he should have 30-90 days to adjust to his new nutrition before breeding.
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The term “gomer” is military slang for an inept colleague. In cattle, we use it to describe bulls that are used for heat detection. Another term for a gomer is a “teaser” bull. Its popularity is regional. Where in some regions, people utilize gomers very frequently and in other regions much less so.

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Dr. Lainie Kringen-Scholtz is associate veterinarian at Twin Lakes Animal Clinic in Madison, South Dakota.

This vet report is provided in conjunction with Twin Lakes Animal Clinic and Howard Animal Clinic. Questions? Send an email to Lainie Scholtz, DVM at lainiescholtz@gmail.com, call 605-256-0123, or write 45305 SD Highway 34 Madison, SD 57042.