management practices. Most producers did not alter management practices in response to the down market. Among producers who made … changes, costs were cut largely in the area of herd health management. Specific management practices in which costs were cut … medications (5.0% of operations), and veterinary services (14.1% of operations). Other ways that producers altered management …

The USDA's National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) collected data on management practices and cow-calf herds …