Contingency planning can stave off chaos
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April 2, 2025

Contingency planning can stave off chaos

As highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has proven, anything can happen to your cattle herds at any time. That’s why contingency planning – preparing an operation to be ready to respond effectively in the event of an emergency – is crucial. Specifically discussing a Secure Beef Supply Plan at this year’s CattleCon was Danelle Bickett-Weddle,

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