Herd Health is High Priority in Cow-Calf Business
American Angus Association
Herd Health ranked 3rd overall out of 15 management categories in the Priorities First survey, according to producer and specialist respondents.
The survey also concluded significant management emphasis should be dedicated to disease prevention within the herd. A proactive health maintenance program should be implemented for cows, bulls and especially, replacement heifers and calves (both pre-and post-weaning).
Effective health programs involve both prevention and treatment of disease problems affecting beef cattle. The old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” applies to herd health management. Preventative measures are typically more cost-effective to implement than attempting to deal with a disease outbreak.
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