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In this episode of the Millennial Ag Podcast, Katharine and Valene welcome Dr. Julia Herman, a beef cattle specialist veterinarian with NCBA, to discuss biosecurity in the livestock sector. Dr. Herman leads education development and veterinary outreach for the producer education team.
Dr. Herman shares her expertise on current threats to U.S. agriculture, including avian influenza and foot and mouth disease. She emphasizes the importance of tailored biosecurity plans for different operations, highlighting that risk levels vary by operation type and location.
We also cover challenges in implementing biosecurity measures, particularly in the cattle industry. Dr. Herman stresses the need for better communication and collaboration across all levels of animal care, from producers to federal partners. The conversation also addresses the impact of global travel on biosecurity risks and the importance of continuous improvement in biosecurity practices.
You will find several great takeaways from Dr. Herman in today’s episode.
Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode!
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By Valene Cauhorn & Katharine Lotspeich5
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In this episode of the Millennial Ag Podcast, Katharine and Valene welcome Dr. Julia Herman, a beef cattle specialist veterinarian with NCBA, to discuss biosecurity in the livestock sector. Dr. Herman leads education development and veterinary outreach for the producer education team.
Dr. Herman shares her expertise on current threats to U.S. agriculture, including avian influenza and foot and mouth disease. She emphasizes the importance of tailored biosecurity plans for different operations, highlighting that risk levels vary by operation type and location.
We also cover challenges in implementing biosecurity measures, particularly in the cattle industry. Dr. Herman stresses the need for better communication and collaboration across all levels of animal care, from producers to federal partners. The conversation also addresses the impact of global travel on biosecurity risks and the importance of continuous improvement in biosecurity practices.
You will find several great takeaways from Dr. Herman in today’s episode.
Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode!
Connect with Dr. Julia Herman:
Connect with Valene & Katharine:
Resources & Links:

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