Episode 133: Prevent a Biosecurity Breach

Biosecurity risks on beef operations are often underestimated. Diseases can be introduced through common practices such as shared fence lines, purchasing replacement animals, borrowing equipment, hosting visitors or wildlife interactions. In this episode, we discuss why no herd is completely closed and share practical steps to develop a biosecurity plan that helps protect herd health and reduce the risk of disease introduction. Relevant Links:  Prevent a Biosecurity Breach (article) Biosecurity (webpage) Biosecurity During Calving (webinar) Vaccination of the Beef Herd (webpage) Preconditioning & Backgrounding Calculator (interactive tool)