Beef Cattle Vaccination Protocol

Goals:

~To have healthy cows that are able to get pregnant and produce a vigorous viable calf

~Reduce the probability of a devastating disease outbreak such as Abortion Storm, Calf Scours, etc

Mature Cows:

-IBR/BVD after calving and prior to breeding in most situations Modified Live Virus vaccination is recommended

-Scour causing agents 3-8 weeks prior to calving

Calves: 1-3 months of age

~7-8 way Clostridial (Black Leg)

~IBR/BVD with Pasturella

~In herd with respiratory disease issues in young calves(3-4 weeks) Inforce can be used at birth to reduce severity of disease outbreaks

Calves: Weaning

~7 or 8 way Clostridial (Black Leg)

~IBR/BVD with Pasturella

Replacement Heifers:

~7 or 8 way Clostridial (Black Leg)

~IBR/BVD Modified Live Virus

~Scour causing agents at 6 months gestation and again 3-8 weeks prior to calving