Aaron":9bzenzfc said:
I'm a little confused with people who say killed vaccines cost more. Does it actually cost more per dose in your area? For me it costs $4.13 for a dose of Wyeth Triangle 9 (killed) and $4.63 for Pfizer Gold FP VL5 (ML). As far as I know, animals introduced to the ML program are given two shots and an annual booster...same as killed vaccines. :cowboy:
Aaron - used to be, "they" would recommend one shot of MLV - but, now, "they" say 1 shot will give adequate protection\immunity but no shots give 100% coverage on all animals for whatever reason, so "they" recommend two shots and annual boosters. And the BRSV always needed the booster, so not much more $$ to use the full gamet of vaccine vs just the BRSV - the biggest thing is the TIME it takes, so we always went with full dose twice. Killed ALWAYS needed two shots, so when comparing giving a shot once vs twice made a big difference cost wise.
Looking up in the PBS catalog - BS GoldFP 5 L5 , it would be $16.69 for 10 doses (1.70) and Fort DodgeTriange 9 + type II BVD (these should be same coverage) 10 doses $18.0 ($1.80). So they are pretty close in prices & depending on where you purchased them, could be closer.
But, killed vaccines (even after the 2 shots) only give months worth of protection (so I've been told many times) and the MLV gives you the full year. Vets in our area say to vaccinate spring & fall if you use killed. Some research says they "think" MLV gives LIFETIME protection. I'm not willing to risk it, I booster each year.