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SDSU Extension Beef Team Trains for Secure Cattle Future

SDSU Extension Beef Team Trains for Secure Cattle Future


By Scout Nelson

South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension beef experts are taking steps to better support the state’s cattle producers by completing advanced training on livestock disease preparedness.

At the recent Stockmanship and Stewardship event in Watertown, members of the SDSU Extension beef team joined a Train-the-Trainer Workshop for the Secure Beef Supply (SBS) Plan. Participants included Erin DeHaan, assistant professor and SDSU Extension Beef Specialist, and Madison Kovarna, SDSU Extension Beef Nutrition Field Specialist, along with Taylor Banks, SDSU graduate research assistant.

The workshop was hosted with the help of Addie Stamps, SDSU Extension Livestock Production and Stewardship Field Specialist, and Russ Daly, professor and SDSU Extension Veterinarian. Their combined efforts aimed to give cattle producers the tools and knowledge to protect their herds during emergencies.

The Secure Beef Supply Plan is a nationwide initiative designed to help producers and industry partners maintain business operations in the event of a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak. It provides resources for controlling infected herds while allowing uninfected herds to continue operating safely.

During the Watertown training, experts shared methods for putting biosecurity measures into action on cattle operations. These include steps to limit disease spread, monitor herd health, and manage cattle movement during a crisis.

By spreading awareness and encouraging proactive planning, SDSU Extension hopes to help producers safeguard their herds and reduce potential losses. Having a strategy ready before an outbreak occurs is essential for protecting both the cattle industry and the communities that depend on it.

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