blackleg

[simangus5]

after the booster shot - how long will the vaccine be effective? what is the name of a vaccine that does not require a booster. thanks in advance.

 

[msscamp]

When administered according to directions, I believe the vaccine will be effective for 1 year. I'm not aware of a blackleg vaccination that does not require annual boosters.

 

[Running Arrow Bill]

Any vaccinations should be repeated each year. Cheap Insurance!

 

[3MR]

If I was soley giving the blackleg vacine I wouldnt give it any longer than three years tops, would probably stop after 2 years. Just my opinion. If you are giving a 7< way then I would just continue giving the vacine as long as I was vacinating them.

 

[msscamp]

If I was soley giving the blackleg vacine I wouldnt give it any longer than three years tops, would probably stop after 2 years.

Do you mind me asking why? Thanks in advance.

 

[KNERSIE]

If I was soley giving the blackleg vacine I wouldnt give it any longer than three years tops, would probably stop after 2 years.

Do you mind me asking why? Thanks in advance.

blackleg is typically a problem in cattle younger than three years.

 

[cowvet]

I disagree with three yearly - if they are breeding cows then a booster every year prior to calving will increase the antibodies in milk and protect the calf until it is vaccinated.
Any cattle beast over three years is probably for breeding so an annual booster is cheap insurance!

 

[cowvet]

after the booster shot - how long will the vaccine be effective? what is the name of a vaccine that does not require a booster. thanks in advance.

With the initial program of two shots (4-6 weeks apart) then the vaccine is said to be protective about a week after the second shot.

 

[KNERSIE]

I disagree with three yearly - if they are breeding cows then a booster every year prior to calving will increase the antibodies in milk and protect the calf until it is vaccinated.
Any cattle beast over three years is probably for breeding so an annual booster is cheap insurance!

very good advice, something us tightwads tend to forget.

 

[novatech]

I disagree with three yearly - if they are breeding cows then a booster every year prior to calving will increase the antibodies in milk and protect the calf until it is vaccinated.
Any cattle beast over three years is probably for breeding so an annual booster is cheap insurance!

Great info. But brings up a question. If I have purchased cows of any other age, and do not have any record of previous vaccinations . Can I or should I start a blackleg and other vaccination program on them, and will they need the initial shot and booster?

 

[Running Arrow Bill]

I disagree with three yearly - if they are breeding cows then a booster every year prior to calving will increase the antibodies in milk and protect the calf until it is vaccinated.
Any cattle beast over three years is probably for breeding so an annual booster is cheap insurance!

Great info. But brings up a question. If I have purchased cows of any other age, and do not have any record of previous vaccinations . Can I or should I start a blackleg and other vaccination program on them, and will they need the initial shot and booster?

When vaccination history is unknown or undocumented, I'd give new arrivals a full series of the cattle vaccinations, plus de-worm them. Those individuals that don't vaccinate (or completely vaccinate) are either naive, cheapskates, have no facilities to restrain the animals, or just keep hoping dumb luck will protect them (and any of their customers). These people have a list of rationalizations a mile long for why they DON'T vaccinate. A Caveat: Which is more cost-effective? Losing an animal (and/or vet bills) for not vaccinating/de-worming (OR) spending $25 to $50 a year for a full program of prevention for each animal???

JMO...

 

[msscamp]

If I was soley giving the blackleg vacine I wouldnt give it any longer than three years tops, would probably stop after 2 years.

Do you mind me asking why? Thanks in advance.

blackleg is typically a problem in cattle younger than three years.

Thanks!

 

[Proverbs 12:10]

If I was soley giving the blackleg vacine I wouldnt give it any longer than three years tops, would probably stop after 2 years.

Do you mind me asking why? Thanks in advance.

blackleg is typically a problem in cattle younger than three years.

Thanks!

I was told the same thing and then last year I lost a 5 year old cow to blackleg. She was one of my best producers. Vet who came out to diagnose told me to vaccinate the veterans every 3 years after initial program.

 

[frenchie]

pretty sad way to save .60 cents.

 

[3MR]

pretty sad way to save .60 cents.

nickles and dimes, nickles and dimes.

 

[3MR]

If I was soley giving the blackleg vacine I wouldnt give it any longer than three years tops, would probably stop after 2 years.

Do you mind me asking why? Thanks in advance.

blackleg is typically a problem in cattle younger than three years.

Thanks!

Sorry Msscamp. I would have answered you sooner, but I was really busy this past week. My answer is the same as Knersie's.

 

[dun]

pretty sad way to save .60 cents.

nickles and dimes, nickles and dimes.

As Mendle Rivers once said, "A billion here and a billion there and pretty soon it starts to add up!!"

 

[frenchie]

pretty sad way to save .60 cents.

nickles and dimes, nickles and dimes.

Yep sure makes cents to save those nickels and dimes..especially if you risk losing 500.00 or a 1000.00 :lol:

 

[3MR]

How about I spend 60 cents a cow on flood insurance or lightening insurance as well. I have never had a cow drown or get hit by lightening either, but what the heck, its only 60 cents. Seems pretty cheap right!

Hey; tell you what, for 59 cents a head I will sell you alien abduction insurance.

My point is, if its not a problem for you then its a waste of money regardless of how cheap it is. If its a concern, then by all means go for it.

The milk antibodies argument has some merit, but then in my opinion its limited in that in a month or so they will be getting the vacination themselves anyway.

 

[frenchie]

How about I spend 60 cents a cow on flood insurance or lightening insurance as well. I have never had a cow drown or get hit by lightening either, but what the heck, its only 60 cents. Seems pretty cheap right! .

I have never had my house burn down either... but i still carry fire insurance. . :roll: Its a matter of risk and if you can survive the hit.
My point is its a matter of whats important in your operation. To me blackleg is a serious threat..it almost broke my grandfather till they come out with a vaccine.

I consider my cowherd to be like a house and the vaccine my insurance. My livelyhood depends on them.

The milk antibodies argument has some merit, but then in my opinion its limited in that in a month or so they will be getting the vacination themselves anyway.

To each their own... .but .60 cents to vaccinate with an 8 way which includes blackleg in it is peanuts . Especially if that person has had a blackleg outbreak on his ranch or seen one in his area.

3MR ..your alien abducters are here..Are you travelling 1st class or economy today :lol: