I don't normally measure my animals, but I'm sure this one is under 40". To me age and character are more important than width. The old warriors may have been well over 40" when younger, but have worn off the excess in their "golden years".
Now THAT is a great old warrior bull!
I'd turn down the above 44" guy for the older bull with character.
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