The introduction of a foreign animal disease into the U.S. cattle herd would be catastrophic. That is why disease prevention and biosecurity are top priorities.
Tammi Arender caught up with researchers from Kansas State University at CattleCon to find out what they are working on to combat things, like foot and mouth disease.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent last week said an announcement would be made on Tuesday. However, that self-imposed deadline has now passed.
