smoky
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I haven't posted often, but I do find a world of information on this board. Thanks!
That said, I am switching from a twice a year herd working to a three time a year herd working. I have a 50 cow herd and calve in Feb/March and Sep/Oct. Listed below is what I am planning to administer.
Mid to Late January:
1. Vaccinate entire breeding herd and replacement heifers with Cattlemater Gold (annual booster).
2. Vaccinate spring calving and breeding cows and heifers with ReproStar VL5 HB (annual booster).
3. Vaccinate entire breeding herd with Ultrabac 8 (annual blackleg booster).
4. Worm with ivermectin pour on.
5. Preg check fall breeding cows and heifers.
6. Blackleg fall born calves with Ultrabac 8.
June:
1. Worm with ivermectin pour on.
2. Blackleg calves spring born with Ultrabac 8.
Mid to Late September:
1. Vaccinate fall calving and breeding cows and heifers with ReproStar VL5 HB (annual booster).
2. Worm with ivermectin pour on.
3. Preg check spring breeding cows and heifers.
In addition, I plan to vaccinate calf groups 1 month prior to weaning with boosters at weaning using the cattlemaster gold and ultrabac 8.
In summary, all calves would receive 3 blackleg vaccinations and two cattlemaster vaccinations. I realize the blackleg only requires two, however I really don't like waiting until those calves are 5-6 months old before there first vaccination. The cows receive annual boosters with the Vibrio and Lepto coming just before the respective spring or fall calving and subsequent rebreeding. Worming three times a year will likely to prove economical here in the gulf south.
I am also still working on what will be the best options for fly control.
Any comments/critiques welcomed.
Smoky
That said, I am switching from a twice a year herd working to a three time a year herd working. I have a 50 cow herd and calve in Feb/March and Sep/Oct. Listed below is what I am planning to administer.
Mid to Late January:
1. Vaccinate entire breeding herd and replacement heifers with Cattlemater Gold (annual booster).
2. Vaccinate spring calving and breeding cows and heifers with ReproStar VL5 HB (annual booster).
3. Vaccinate entire breeding herd with Ultrabac 8 (annual blackleg booster).
4. Worm with ivermectin pour on.
5. Preg check fall breeding cows and heifers.
6. Blackleg fall born calves with Ultrabac 8.
June:
1. Worm with ivermectin pour on.
2. Blackleg calves spring born with Ultrabac 8.
Mid to Late September:
1. Vaccinate fall calving and breeding cows and heifers with ReproStar VL5 HB (annual booster).
2. Worm with ivermectin pour on.
3. Preg check spring breeding cows and heifers.
In addition, I plan to vaccinate calf groups 1 month prior to weaning with boosters at weaning using the cattlemaster gold and ultrabac 8.
In summary, all calves would receive 3 blackleg vaccinations and two cattlemaster vaccinations. I realize the blackleg only requires two, however I really don't like waiting until those calves are 5-6 months old before there first vaccination. The cows receive annual boosters with the Vibrio and Lepto coming just before the respective spring or fall calving and subsequent rebreeding. Worming three times a year will likely to prove economical here in the gulf south.
I am also still working on what will be the best options for fly control.
Any comments/critiques welcomed.
Smoky