inyati13
Well-known member
I use the subject vaccine. I was at SS yesterday to shop for a killed virus FP vaccine for a couple of cows that are pregnant and have missed being exposed to MLV. The vast majority of my herd has been on the subject vaccine for going on 2 years.
The SS salesman who seemed knowledgeable (animal scientist) said the MLV is not worth the risk considering that on-going and recent studies are showing there is not that much more of an immune response with the MLV. In fact, he said some studies indicate the killed virus gives a better response. NOTE: I have seen those too but they are performed by companies who do not produce a MLV vaccine. So be cautious! We know that even science has its biases.
Can anyone confirm that? Lucky, I know you keep up on this and so does Milkmaid.
The SS salesman who seemed knowledgeable (animal scientist) said the MLV is not worth the risk considering that on-going and recent studies are showing there is not that much more of an immune response with the MLV. In fact, he said some studies indicate the killed virus gives a better response. NOTE: I have seen those too but they are performed by companies who do not produce a MLV vaccine. So be cautious! We know that even science has its biases.
Can anyone confirm that? Lucky, I know you keep up on this and so does Milkmaid.