Herd Management & Health

Effective herd management is critical to ensuring cattle achieve optimal growth, health, and productivity. By implementing sound practices, producers can help create the best internal and external environment for cattle to thrive. This not only improves animal welfare but also helps improve overall operational efficiency and resilience.

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In her career as a food animal veterinarian and now as a Technical Advisor with AgSpire, Dr. Kristina Porter has dedicated herself to helping ranchers achieve improved herd health. In this video, Dr. Porter shares simple management changes that can have a big impact on productivity  Learn about:

Mitigating Real Stressors

  • Weather
  • Viruses, Parasites, and Other Illness
  • Access to Food and Water

Understanding Perceived Threats

  • Discomfort in a new location
  • Changes in herd dynamics
  • How our behavior affects cattle
Herd Efficiency Program

Ranching for the Future

In the Ranching for the Future Program, Technical Advisor Kristina Porter works one-on-one with you to find areas for improvement that boost herd efficiency and profitability.