Vaccination Recommendations

[ChipC]

I've got a 6 month old bull calf and a 3 month old heifer calf that I have never given a vaccination or dewormer. I'm planning on working my cows next month and was hoping somebody could give me a recommendation on what vaccinations I should use. I've researched a little on the internet, but I've found a million different recommendations. I am considering a 7 way vaccination and some pour on ivomec. I also was wondering what, if anything, I should give my adult cows (2 yrs old+)? Should I worry about vaccines for them too? Or just do the dewormer?

This probably goes without mentioning, but I am very new at this. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!

 

[M-5]

Lots of folks do different protocols. I use 7way and vira shield , injectable or drench wormer . pour on in not very effective

 

[RoppFamilyFarm]

Personally I do the following:
Cows 4 Weeks Prior to Calving: Elite 9 / Covexin 8 / MultiMin 90 / Ivomec (alternate with "Longrange" every other year. Different active ingredients)
Calves at Birth: Benefit from mothers Vaccination. I don't give anything additional. Always had good results!
3 Months Old: Elite 9 / Covexin 8 / MultiMin 90
Weaning Boosters: Elite 9 / Covexin 8 / Ivomec (heifers get an additional dose of MultiMin 90)
I don't run any bulls. I keep steers for locker beef and they get a dose of MultiMin 90 at 12 months.
When I run my cows thru the Chute to start syncing them for AI (60 days after calving) I give them a booster of MultiMin 90.

I used to give MUSE in place of MultiMin 90, but recently switched for the added base minerals included.

That's what has worked for me. I would recommend visiting with others in your area and/or a vet to see what best suites the cattle for your area, Mineral content and certain diseases. Took me a couple years to get a good system down that worked well for me, but have been happy with my results. you will get there! Good Luck!

 

[Cross-7]

A little reading for you

http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_b/B223/welcome.html

 

[dun]

Since you are just getting started at this, now would be a good time to start a relationship with a good large animal vet. Ask the vet what is recommended for your area.

 

[tom4018]

Since you are just getting started at this, now would be a good time to start a relationship with a good large animal vet. Ask the vet what is recommended for your area.

This would help to have a relationship before having problems.

 

[ChipC]

Thank y'all for the advice. I'll definitely get up with the vet. Cross-7, thanks for the reference to the publication. It was clear enough even for me to understand. Most of these type of publications give a recommendation at 3 months and then another one at pre-weaning. Since I missed the 3 month one I'm just not sure if I should just not worry about it and wait for the pre-weaning recommendation or what? Hopefully the vet can help.

Thanks!!

 

[Cross-7]

Do a your own research on vaccinating calves with MLV for IBR nursing bred cows that haven't been vaccinated