Vaccination ?

[pricefarm]

Just wanted some advise on my vaccination that I use. For my cows they get Vira shield VL5 , 20/20 vision, once a year. My calves get vira shield 6 , 20/20 Vision , presponse hm they get two rounds of these. So is what Iam using my best option? Any suggestions welcome.

 

[bmoore87]

Looks good. Might look at a MLV vaccine instead of vira shield on the calves at least. Also Alpha 7 MMB is a combo 7 way and pinkeye that doesn't need a booster and think it is about half the price since you don't have to booster. Otherwise looks good when do you like to vaccinate them?

 

[pricefarm]

I that I would get more response on this. Maybe Iam doing everything right ?

 

[tom4018]

For what it is worth. At our vet's suggestion we use Virashield 6 VL HB Somnus twice a year, we have had Lepto issues and they say it is only good for 6 months. I usually use Covexin 8. Since we buy and bring in a few feeders they saw the twice a year Virashield is a good idea. One vet around here is a big believer in Bovishield and trying to get me to go to it. Have used Pinkeye Shield and a custom made vaccine for pinkeye.

 

[talltimber]

Cows/Bulls:
virashield 6+VL5 HB somnus
pinkeye vacc. in spring

Calves:
round one:
virashield 6+VL5 HB somnus and covexin 8 (scheduled 4-6 weeks prior to cutting bull calves)

round two:
Same as round one (cut this time)

Talked with my vet tonight after he bse'd the bulls, said I might want to think about using multimin 90 for more effective utilization of the vaccines, plus giving the calves a trace mineral boost. I don't know a lot about it yet, I am researching it a little tonight. (He remembered that I had asked him before if a selenium shot might be beneficial for my newborn/baby calves)