This is the 7879th most frequent German word.
herdt
The word "herdt" does not exist in standard German; it may be a typo or a misheard term.
In this sentence, "Herde" refers to a group of animals, specifically sheep, indicating the collective context of the term used for groups.
Die Herde von Schafen graste auf der grünen Wiese.
The herd of sheep grazed on the green meadow.
Here, "Herde" is used metaphorically to describe a group of people behaving collectively, often implying lack of individuality.
Wenn sich Menschen wie eine Herde verhalten, folgen sie oft blind einem Anführer.
When people behave like a herd, they often blindly follow a leader.
In this usage, "Herde" again signifies a collective group of animals, specifically cows, showing its application to various animal species.