Meaning closed herd
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closed herd


Herd in which no outside breeding stock (cattle) are introduced.
Source: beefusa.org (offline)

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closed herd


Animals in a herd are all bred from within the herd. No animals are purchased from breeders or other sources and incorporated into the herd. This practice limits entry of diseases into the herd.
Source: cuesa.org (offline)

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closed herd


A herd of farm animals that is 100% born and raised on a single farm to ensure the health of the herd. No additional animals are brought in from the outside.
Source: thebutchersguild.org (offline)

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closed herd


 A herd into which no animals are imported; truly closed herds must not have any biological contact with other herds. This includes never bringing leased animals onto the property, not using bought in [..]
Source: aberdeen-angus.co.uk





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