Bovine Vaccines Flashcards
What is assessed for herds to determine the vaccines they receive?
Herd size, goal of producer, herd risk assessment
What is in an 8 way vaccine?
Clostridial diseases
What type of issues can Clostridial diseases cause?
Tissue necrosis and stiffness, as we see with black leg, malignant oedema, and tetanus, to muscle weakness and nervous system involvement as seen with Botulism
Can a pregnant cow receive a MLV vaccine?
Yes, only if they have previously been vaccinated with a MLV pre-breeding, otherwise they must receive the killed vaccine to avoid fetal risks
What is in a 5-way vaccine?
MLV or Killed, respiratory diseases caused by Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR), Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) types 1 & 2, Parainfluenza 3 (PI3), and Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus (BRSV)
What does a 5-way + pasteurella vaccine protect against?
All respiratory diseases in a 5 way as well as Pasteurella haemolytica aka ‘shipping fever’ this is pneumonia
What does a 5-way + somnus vaccine protect against?
Respiratory diseases in a 5 way and Hemophilus Somnus which causes pneumonia, abscesses and infections throughout the body, as well as reproductive problems including abortion.
What does the Scour vaccine protect against?
Given to the cow or heifer, offer protection to the newborn calf against the primary causes of scours, or neonatal diarrhea
(T or F) Scours is one of the leading causes of neonatal calf mortality
True
What does the foot rot vaccine protect against?
Infectious condition causes swelling and inflammation in the cattle’s feet, that results in severe lameness.
Why is it more important for bulls to receive the foot rot vaccine?
If the breeding bulls contracts this infection, they are reluctant to breed.
What is the timeline for calves for vaccines?
Spring
* Minimum: 8-way
* Ideal: 8-way & 5-way + Pasteurella
Fall
* Booster spring vaccines
* Add a Somnus
* If 5-way was not given in spring, give it now, then booster in spring.
What is the timeline for cows and heifers for vaccines?
Spring (Heifers pre-breeding)
* Booster fall 5-way if needed
Spring (Cows & Heifers: 8-10 week before calving) * Scour vaccine
Fall (Cows & Heifers)
* 8-way
* Scour vaccine
What is the timeline for bulls for vaccines?
Spring (at time of Semen Evaluation)
* Foot Rot vaccine
Fall
* 8-way & 5-way
To provide protection to a herd of cattle for common respiratory diseases, the producer should give
5-way vaccine
