Vaccination Flashcards
BVD
= bovine viral diarrhoea
Does BVD cause GI signs?
- no
CS of BVD
- abortion
- immunosuppression
- calf scour
- pneumonia
When do PI calves occur with a BVD infection?
- in the 1st 120d
When should dams be vaccinated for BVD?
- 3w before pregnancy
Biggest cause of infertility in cattle
- BVD
What virus causes IBR?
- bovine herpes virus 1
CS of IBR in adults
- infertility
- drop in milk reduction
- abortion
- nasal & ocular discharge
CS of IBR in young
- secondary infections e.g. pneumonia
CS of pneumonia
- pyrexia
- depression
- increased rr
- white plaques on nose
- nasal & ocular discharge
IBR control
- vaccinate youngstock
- buy from accredited sources
- routine quarantine before introducing new animals to the herd
- vaccination of all
System affected by IBR
- respiratory
Longevity of IBR infection
- infected for life
Bacteria causing leptospirosis
- Leptospira hardjo
CS of lepto
- sudden or mild drop in milk yield
- pyrexia in all 4 quadrants
- flaccid udder
- udder secretion thickened and clotted
- infertility
- abortion
CS of cavles born to dam infected with leptospirosis late in pregnancy
- born sickly and weak
How often is the leptospirosis booster?
- bi-annual or annually
How far apart are the 2 initial lepto vaccinations?
- 4-6w
How is leptospirosis controlled?
- vaccination
- control urine e.g. wash down parlour
- biosecurity
- buy from vaccinated sources
- quarantine on arrival
- removal of all Ab positive herd
- piped water drains
How is leptospirosis spread?
- urine
- foetues
- uterine discharge
- semen
- water sources
Is lepto zoonotic?
- yes
2nd biggest cause of infertility in farm?
- lepto
BRD
- bovine respiratory dz
Causes of BRD
- BVD
- IBR
- PI3
- RSV
- Mannheima
- Mycoplasma
Another name for Mannheima
- pasteurella
BRSV
- bovine respiratory syncytial virus
PI3
- parainfluenza 3
CS of BRD
- pyrexia
- watery discharge
- rapid, shallow breathing
- cough
- poor DLWG
- standing with neck extended