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Group housing is generally recommended for bulls used in multisire breeding groups to reduce bull attrition due to injury during the breeding season by allowing the social hierarchy to be established and maintained in the absence of females. Some separation of bulls may be necessary depending on the uniformity of the bull battery. Young bulls less than two years of age may need to be grouped separately to avoid competition for feedstuffs and allow for continued growth and development. Bulls finishing the breeding season in poor body condition may likewise be grouped together or fed separately until their body condition improves. Housing recommendations in cold climates with significant snowfall may also include the addition of a shelter with bedding to avoid scrotal frostbite.