#006 - Herd health: Protecting your cattle investment

In this episode of Angus from Scratch, Hannah breaks down one of the most important foundations of any successful cattle operation: herd health.From biosecurity and vaccination programs to building a herd health cabinet and recognizing early signs of disease, this episode covers the practical herd health concepts every producer should understand. Hannah walks through some of the major diseases cattle producers vaccinate against—including IBR, BVD, BRSV, PI3, Lepto, Vibrio, and clostridial diseases like blackleg—and explains why prevention matters so much in both commercial and seedstock operations.She also discusses what producers should keep on hand, how to monitor cattle effectively, why observing behavior matters, and how reproductive performance is often one of the biggest indicators of overall herd health. Throughout the episode, herd health is tied back to profitability and long-term genetic progress, because healthy cattle are the foundation of a productive and sustainable herd.Whether you’re brand new to cattle or looking to strengthen your current management program, this episode is designed to help you think about herd health not just as treating disease—but as protecting the future of your operation.-Segments 0:00 Introduction 04:19 Episode Topic Discussion08:23 Biosecurity20:52 Vaccinations & Diseases37:30 Building Your Herd Health Cabinet 50:39 Monitoring Your Herd & Recognizing Problems01:02:00 Hidden Costs Of Poor Herd Health 01:04:35 Closing -Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahhhwrightt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannah.wright.234750Email: [email protected]