Written herd health plans developed with veterinary input provide the framework for preventive management that protects cattle welfare year-round, going beyond reactive disease treatment.
Preventive health planning shifts cattle medicine from reactive treatment of established disease to proactive prevention of suffering. A well-implemented herd health plan prevents diseases before they occur, reducing the incidence of conditions that cause pain, production loss and mortality. The investment in veterinary health planning is repaid in reduced animal suffering and better outcomes.