Biosecurity & Disease Prevention

Biosecurity plans and premises maps help farms prevent, contain, and manage disease threats, support movement permits during outbreaks, and strengthen daily and emergency preparedness.

Deworming is beneficial for beef and dairy operations, provided it is done correctly with effective products. However, due to anthelmintic resistance, relying solely on dewormers is insufficient.

The goals for vaccinating beef calves are to protect the calf against potential disease-causing agents, to begin to provide protection for the calf’s entry into the adult herd or the feedlot, and to increase or at least maintain herd immunity.

UW-Madison Division of Extension Livestock Program facilitated a discussion on Oct 30, 2024, about official identification of cattle using electronic ID and the importance of livestock premises registration.

This video focuses on basic biosecurity practices for livestock operations.

This video outlines practices for biosecurity at fairs, shows, and exhibitions.

This video provides an overview of biosecurity during disease response.