Test for BVD-PI (ear notch)-Consult your veterinarian if this is something to consider.Deworm-Begin deworming calves at 4-8 weeks old depending on time of year and expected level of pasture contamination with parasite larvae-consult a veterinarian. (List D6 A or B).Pinkeye vaccine (administer in late spring/summer just before fly season) (List D7).Viral Respiratory Vaccine-Killed (List D2) or MLV (List D1 but follow label directions carefully regarding MLV usage in nursing calves). Intranasal vaccines are great for young calves.Implant steers at the time of castration (unless you plan to sell calves in an organic or natural market).Do not give blackleg vaccine at birth. (List D5 A-D)Ĭastrate-the earlier this is completed, the better. Vaccinate with 7 way Clostridial (Blackleg) vaccine-Although the calves are young, this dose of vaccine will initiate (“jump start”) the immune process, especially cell-mediated immunity. Viral respiratory vaccine (IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV) with 5-way Leptospirosis. If using bulls for breeding, include Campylobacter fetus (Vibriosis). Modified live vaccines are preferred (List C1A or B) for heifers. A Fetal Protection (FP) product is encouraged. Follow all label directions some vaccines require a booster and some do not. Timing is very important-if less than 6 weeks away from breeding, use a killed product (List C2A or B).ħ or 8- way Clostridial (Blackleg) (List C5 A-D)ĭeworm. (List C6 A and/or B). A heifer has increased nutritional demands because she is still growing herself, trying to reproduce, and young animals do not have the immunity to parasites that adult cattle possess. A very effective combination is to use an oral (white) dewormer from list C6A and an injectable or pour-on dewormer from list C6B, given at the same time. Open Heifers at least 6 weeks Prior to Breeding Tag cattle for identification and/or re-tag those that have lost tags.īreeding Soundness Exams are highly recommended for herd bulls and should be conducted 60- 75 days prior to turnout. Bulls need the same vaccinations and deworming as the cow herd. **Deworm at least 2 weeks prior to bull turn out or before estrus synchronization for artificial insemination (AI) due to temporary impact on hormone release in females.** Deworming in the fall helps to reduce the number of worms that overwinter in the cow but is typically not as important as spring when larvae are active in the pasture. (List C6 A or B) Optional as the cow ages depending on the exposure risk of the herd. (List C5 A-D)ĭeworm-perform at least once per year (spring and possibly fall) and twice a year if under 2 years of age or thin body condition. If only once is possible, deworm in Spring (May). Products with “FP” in the name stands for Fetal Protection from BVD virus.ħ way or 8 way Clostridial (Blackleg)-necessary if under 2 years of age. If using bulls for breeding, include Campylobacter fetus (Vibriosis). If the cow is open at the time of vaccination, select a modified live vaccine (List C1A or B). If the cow is pregnant at the time of vaccination or less than 30 days before breeding, select a killed vaccine (List C2A or B) to reduce the risk of accidental abortion or interference with pregnancy. Certain modified live vaccines can be used in pregnant animals but only if used strictly according to label directions. Viral respiratory vaccine (IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV) and 5-way Leptospirosis. Cows and Bulls 4-6 weeks Prior to Breeding The provided list of vaccines and dewormers is for example purposes only and should not be considered an endorsement of products by the University of Kentucky. Remember: “Vaccination” (drawing up the vaccine in a syringe and injecting it into the animal) is not the same as “immunization” (the animal mounts an immune response) and “vaccination + immunization” never adds up to 100% protection from infection, even in the best of circumstances. The vaccines must be handled correctly (proper mixing, right temperature) and cattle in good health (low stress environment, good plane of nutrition, trace mineral needs met, minimal parasites present) in order to get the most protection from vaccines.
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