Vaccinology

Question 1

What is Spirovac®? What demographic of animals is it made for?

Answer 1

vaccination for healthy cattle 4 weeks old+, including pregnant/lactating
against Leptospira borgpetersenii serovar hardjo-bovis

For the prevention of infection, including reproductive & renal tract colonization
& urinary shedding for up to 12 months

Question 2

What is the minimal program for vaccinations in replacement cattle?

Answer 2

• Respiratory viruses:
  IBR, BVDV, PI3, & BRSV
• 7-way Clostridial:
  C.chauvoei,
  C.novyi,
  C.sordelli,
  C.septicum,
  C.perfringens{C+D}
• consider mixed Lepto vacc {L.hardjo bovis}
• +/- Brucella vacc {still req’d in some states}