As humans transitioned from nomadic hunter-gatherers to settled agricultural societies, domesticated cattle became a cornerstone of farming life. Their natural resilience to disease made them an ideal livestock choice. But even hardy animals like beef cattle face health threats. In this episode, we explore common high-risk situations that could compromise your herd's health—and share practical, preventative strategies producers can use to protect their cattle and keep herds thriving.

Relevant Links: 

The Best Offense is Defense: 15 Plays to Keep you Beef Herd Safe (article)

Think You Have a Closed Herd? (interactive resource)

Biosecurity (webpage)

Cow-Calf Record-Keeping Course, Forage and Grasslands Records (course)