> In the US, because of the risk of
> brucellosis, it is probably safest
> and most economical to buy all
> females which have been
> vaccinated, especially in affected
> states which include Texas, Idaho
> now and one or two others I can't
> think of. This is a one shot deal
> which is done by your vet at a
> specific time. The vet then
> tattoos &/or tags the animal.
> Yearly vaccination is different,
> and varies by regions. In Ontario,
> where I practice, all cattle
> (especially calves) are generally
> done for IBR-PI3, BVD, BRSV, some
> for lepto, some for 8way blackleg
> (all should, but some don't)some
> for Hemophilus somnus, a few for
> Pasturella and some for rabies.
> When I worked in Western Canada,
> the vaccines were completely
> different and included Vibriosis,
> E. coli and rota/corona in most
> herds, and NEVER rabies. So every
> area is different. Ivomec or
> dectomax or eprinex or cydectin
> etc are all systemic dewormers
> with varying efficacy on internal
> and external parasites, and
> different withdrawal periods. In
> some areas, you also need to worry
> about liver flukes, which none of
> the above products get alone
> without an additive. (I could be
> wrong on this, I know of no
> licenced flukicide combos in
> Canada) So my best recommendation
> is ask your vet what is required
> and optional in your area for
> vaccination.
Why is the vet the only one that can give the brucc. shot, is there a special procedure? Thanks for the earlier replies to everyone.