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<blockquote data-quote="Bez+" data-source="post: 667332" data-attributes="member: 6797"><p>Very difficult to understand your posts - so I will have a go at what I hope will be a reasonable answer.</p><p></p><p>I do not know where you are from or what type of vaccine you are contemplating giving - however - there are some options and some instructions you need to take into account. All of what is written below is done so to provide info not only to you but to others as well.</p><p></p><p>All I can tell you is what we use and what is on the bottle. And all of that is from memory as that bottle is a long way from me at the moment.</p><p></p><p>First - there are some precautions that you need to take. If there is a "nursing" precaution it will be clearly stated on the bottle. So look for this precaution on the bottle or on the paper that comes with the drug.</p><p></p><p>Second - the best way to prevent possible problems is to discuss a vaccination protocol with your veterinarian. I have never had one tell me to take a hike.</p><p></p><p>Third - What we use is a common - over the counter drug called 8 Way - I believe that it is made by Phizer. We administer this drug to the cattle prior to birth and booster with a second shot about 4-6 weeks after the first. It also covers a broad spectrum of other cattle diseases and also carries something to counter infection. This drug is actually very cheap and is cheaper than the straight black leg drug we once considered. I believe the drug works out to a bit less than a buck or buck twenty per injection - possibly less. It is good for one year - and in truth we often go 18 months due to herd rotation and/or herd location. </p><p></p><p>Fourth - It is almost always best to do vaccinations before breeding or before birth. You can consider live or killed vaccines - each has advantages and disadvantages <u>depending upon your specific conditions</u>. This is one that you need to discuss with your veterinarian while taking into account your own herd management program. Everyone has a different idea - but your cattle operation is the one that you need to satisfy.</p><p></p><p>Finally - we seldom if ever vaccinate a calf under 5 months of age. That might or might not be appropriate for you in your area - but in consultation with our veterinarian we believe the risk to calves on cows in our area is marginal at best. When we run them through the chute at weaning time for dehorning and castration we hit them with 8 way - and then we run them through again in 4-6 weeks for the booster - then they generally hit the road.</p><p></p><p>While I am sure this did not completely answer your question I hope it helped - be sure to check the directions on the bottle as per my "first" - if ever in doubt be sure to ask a veterinarian.</p><p></p><p>Regards</p><p></p><p>Bez+</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bez+, post: 667332, member: 6797"] Very difficult to understand your posts - so I will have a go at what I hope will be a reasonable answer. I do not know where you are from or what type of vaccine you are contemplating giving - however - there are some options and some instructions you need to take into account. All of what is written below is done so to provide info not only to you but to others as well. All I can tell you is what we use and what is on the bottle. And all of that is from memory as that bottle is a long way from me at the moment. First - there are some precautions that you need to take. If there is a "nursing" precaution it will be clearly stated on the bottle. So look for this precaution on the bottle or on the paper that comes with the drug. Second - the best way to prevent possible problems is to discuss a vaccination protocol with your veterinarian. I have never had one tell me to take a hike. Third - What we use is a common - over the counter drug called 8 Way - I believe that it is made by Phizer. We administer this drug to the cattle prior to birth and booster with a second shot about 4-6 weeks after the first. It also covers a broad spectrum of other cattle diseases and also carries something to counter infection. This drug is actually very cheap and is cheaper than the straight black leg drug we once considered. I believe the drug works out to a bit less than a buck or buck twenty per injection - possibly less. It is good for one year - and in truth we often go 18 months due to herd rotation and/or herd location. Fourth - It is almost always best to do vaccinations before breeding or before birth. You can consider live or killed vaccines - each has advantages and disadvantages [u]depending upon your specific conditions[/u]. This is one that you need to discuss with your veterinarian while taking into account your own herd management program. Everyone has a different idea - but your cattle operation is the one that you need to satisfy. Finally - we seldom if ever vaccinate a calf under 5 months of age. That might or might not be appropriate for you in your area - but in consultation with our veterinarian we believe the risk to calves on cows in our area is marginal at best. When we run them through the chute at weaning time for dehorning and castration we hit them with 8 way - and then we run them through again in 4-6 weeks for the booster - then they generally hit the road. While I am sure this did not completely answer your question I hope it helped - be sure to check the directions on the bottle as per my "first" - if ever in doubt be sure to ask a veterinarian. Regards Bez+ [/QUOTE]
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