I recently spent $6,500 on a registered Black Angus bull, excited to improve my herd’s genetics. He looked perfect—strong, healthy, and exactly what I was after. I couldn’t wait to see the impact he’d have. But once I introduced him to the cows, my excitement started to fade. Instead of showing interest, he wandered off and grazed. Day after day, he ignored the herd completely. Not once did he try to breed.

I recently spent $6,500 on a registered Black Angus bull, excited to improve my herd’s genetics. He looked perfect—strong, healthy, and exactly what I was after. I couldn’t wait to see the impact he’d have. But once I introduced him to the cows, my excitement started to fade. Instead of showing interest, he wandered off and grazed. Day after day, he ignored the herd completely. Not once did he try to breed.