Shipping Fever is a catchall term for any variety of respiratory infections that can surface when a cow is stressed by handling (ie, shipping).<p>The best prevention is a good preventive health care program. The illness can be caused by either a virus or a bacteria. If the cow has a viral infection, antibiotics won't kill the virus, but can help get rid of secondary bacterial infections the cow may have picked up due to her weakened condition. <p>Make sure your cows are vaccinated properly, completely (read the instructions) and carefully. Many respiratory vaccines cannot be stored after they are once mixed or opened. Protect all vaccines from sunlight, store in a refrigerator, and don't contaminate vaccines by sticking a used needle into the bottle.<br>
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