We are new beef cattle owners and we are not sure what vaccinations are needed for our cattle in West Central Florida. We have talked to many locals and have gotten all kinds of answers. We have all age groups, some registered some commercial. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Well, I believe I would start by talking to my vet and getting his/her input, then do some research according to what I wanted to do with my herd and make my decision. For example, if I were raising cow/calf pairs I would vaccinate for brucellosis and see what the numbers were for the incidence of lepto and vibrio and go from there, given the weather in Florida you probably don't have to worry about scourguarding, but not certain on that. Also not certain about the number of cases of blackleg, etc. Only the vet or a well-experienced fellow cattleperson can tell you that. Are you catching my drift? The diseases we face here in Wyoming are not necessarily going to be consistent with what you face there in Florida. Also, just because it's a disease known to cattle doesn't necessarily mean it's likely to happen in your neck of the woods - only your vet or a trusted, experienced cattleman can tell you that. I hope this helps.
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Hi Dolly,
Welcome!
As usual, MSSCAMP is right on the money. Everyone on the boards could tell you what they would do, but there's people from all over the U.S. and Australia posting here. Your local vet would be the best source of info. Next in line would be the county agent/extension office.
Be careful with advice from desk cowboys. Opinions are often worth the price you pay for em.
Welcome!
As usual, MSSCAMP is right on the money. Everyone on the boards could tell you what they would do, but there's people from all over the U.S. and Australia posting here. Your local vet would be the best source of info. Next in line would be the county agent/extension office.
Be careful with advice from desk cowboys. Opinions are often worth the price you pay for em.
I follow the Pfizer Gold program. At a minimum I would a;ways 7 way and lepto everything every year. If you have visiting bulls or yours gos visiting I would vac. for vibrio. Virgin bulls you are OK on that.
But still, like Scamp said ask your vet.
Scotty
But still, like Scamp said ask your vet.
Scotty
Running Arrow Bill
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Best advice is to contact a competent Large Animal Vet that knows something about cattle. Extension agents are not Vets. Vaccination protocols vary with different parts of the country.
Just because your herd may be healthy it doesn't mean they might not "catch" something from a marginal herd across your fence.
At the bare minimum, cattle should be vaccinated against Brucellosis and tagged by your Vet. Blackleg and respiratory conditions are others. With the many proprietary formulations of all vaccines on the market, one generally uses those that are available in your area and/or from your local Vet.
Just because your herd may be healthy it doesn't mean they might not "catch" something from a marginal herd across your fence.
At the bare minimum, cattle should be vaccinated against Brucellosis and tagged by your Vet. Blackleg and respiratory conditions are others. With the many proprietary formulations of all vaccines on the market, one generally uses those that are available in your area and/or from your local Vet.
cypressfarms
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Running Arrow Bill":8es2jk0z said:
Correct RAB, but they can oftentimes point you in the right direction. The county agents that I've talked with knew many people in the business, susequently they could refer someone to a competant professional. Maybe I should have clarified; I didn't mean the county agent would tell you which vacc. to give.
Also remeber you don't want to Bangs vac. cows after 12 months. They will show a positive on the test. It will be confirmed false as a vacination too old(lamens terms). Very few herds do this. Vac. after 12 months that is. Mostly near outbreak sights.
Scotty
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Hi Dolly this is a page from the University of FL. I think you'll find answers here. Welcome to the boards.
http://swfrec.ifas.ufl.edu/animal_sci/h ... althca.htm
http://swfrec.ifas.ufl.edu/animal_sci/h ... althca.htm
msscamp":oaoheb30 said:Scotty":oaoheb30 said:
Thank you, Scotty. Bangs vaccinating is required here and I tend to forget that part as it isn't required in a lot of states.
it does not cost much. All producers should. Texas lost its free status a few years back because of some Mexican cattle. I used to only do my retained heifers but now any female gets it.
Scotty
It doesn't matter about the number of cases of blackleg in your area. Vaccinate anyway. A good 7-way vaccine is only $14.00 for 50 doses. It ain't worth loosing a good cow or several to save a buck.
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Running Arrow Bill":3e77bj34 said:
The best bet would be to develop an individualized herd health program with your veterinarian, but many Extension agents have some generic herd health guides that were developed by their local veterinarians that could be of benefit to you.
Scotty":14u62yi9 said:msscamp":14u62yi9 said:Scotty":14u62yi9 said:
Thank you, Scotty. Bangs vaccinating is required here and I tend to forget that part as it isn't required in a lot of states.
it does not cost much. All producers should. Texas lost its free status a few years back because of some Mexican cattle. I used to only do my retained heifers but now any female gets it.
Scotty
All dairy heifers are bangs vaccinated in MO, but very few of the beef herds bother. We've never had a problem shipping beef heifers out of state that weren;t bangs vaccinated.
dun
