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Recommended Vaccinations for Large Animals

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VACCINATION SCHEDULE FOR BEEF CATTLE

  • Calves:
  1. 2-4 Months: Dehorn, Castrate bull calves.
  2. 4 Months: 7way blackleg, IBR, BVD, BRSV, PI3, (modified live vaccine MLV). *See CAUTION NOTE BELOW*
  3. 4-5 weeks prior to weaning: IBR, BVD, BRSV, PI3, Pasteurella (modified live vaccine MLV), worm. *See CAUTION NOTE BELOW*
  4. Weaning: IBR, BVD, BRSV, PI3, (modified live vaccine MLV), 7way blackleg booster, 5 way lepto, worm.

v  Brucellosis (Bangs) vaccine given to heifer calves between 4-12 months old. Must be administered by a veterinarian.

v  For purchased calves, give initial vaccinations at weaning or delivery. For rapid immune response, usa an intranasal IBR, PI3 treatment in addition to modified live IBR, BVD, PI3 injection.

  • Adult cows:
  1. IBR, BVD, BRSV, PI3, 5way lepto annually. Must use killed vaccine if cows are pregnant.
  2. If using natural service, vibryo given 2 weeks prior to breeding.
  3. Worm spring and fall; recommend using brand-name dewormers

CAUTION: Some MLV’s are not recommended to give to calves that are nursing cows. Always read label and consult our office if you have any questions.

VACCINATION SCHEDULE FOR DAIRY CALVES

  • Birth:
  1. Rota-Corona virus – orally, unless vaccinating dry cows for rota-corona
  2. Four quarts of colostrum within six hours of birth – two quarts at birth, followed four hours later with two quarts works well (reduces the number of calves which must be tubed)
  • Days 1-7:
  1. Intranasal IBR/PI3 
  • Five Weeks:
  1. IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV-MLV
  • Eight Weeks to Two Months:
  1. Repeat: IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV-MLV
  • Three Months:
  1. 7way Clostridium with Haemophilus
  2. Pinkeye 
  • Four to Five Months:
  1. IBR, PI3, BVD-MLV
  2. Pasteurella toxoid, may be combined 
  • Four to Ten Months:
  1. Bangs Vaccination
  2. 7way Clostridium with Haemophilus
  • Thirteen to Sixteen Months:
  1. IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV-MLV – at least 3 weeks prior to breeding
  2. 5way Lepto, usually combined
  3. Vibrio (Camplyobacter) if bull breeding, use oil based adjuvant

VACCINATION SCHEDULE FOR HEIFERS

  • Springer Heifer – Approximately Seven Months Pregnant
  1. IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV – KILLED!
  2. 5way Lepto, usually combined
  3. E.coli toxoid, coliform mastitis vaccination
  4. Rota-Corona Virus- E.Coli, for colostral antibodies (may be combined or separate vaccines)
  5. 2 gram negative vaccine maximum
  • Close-up Heifer – Approximately Four Weeks following Springing Heifer Vaccinations
  1. E.coli toxoid, coliform mastitis vaccination
  2. Rota-Corona Virus- E.coli, for colostral antibodies
  3. 7way Clostridium

NOTE: Springer and Close-up Heifer vaccinations may need to be spread out over more time, especially in hot weather. No more than 2 gram negative vaccines at one time.

  • Fresh Heifer – 10 to 45 DIM (days in milk)
  1. IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV-MLV
  2. 5way Lepto, usually combined
  3. E.coli toxoid

BASIC VACCINATION FOR DAIRY CATTLE

Mature Cows

  • 1-10 DIM (Days in Milk):
  1. Monitor rectal temperature for fever
  2. Monitor appetite
  3. Test milk
  4. Deworm – use a dewormer with no milk withdrawal
  5. Udder hair, switch, magnet, etc. 
  • 10-45 DIM:
  1. IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV – MLV
  2. 5way Lepto, usually combined
  3. Vibrio (campylobacter) if bull breeding. If AI, for a period of time give vibrio prior to move to bull
  4. Prostaglandin in many breeding systems 
  • Whole Herd:
  1. 5way lepto in spring
  • Dry Off:
  1. IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV- killed
  2. 5way lepto, usually combined
  3. E-coli toxoid for coliform mastitis
  4. Dry treat all quarters
  5. Evaluate body condition
  • Close Up:
  1. Rota virus – Corona virus – E.coli, for colostral antibodies. May be combined or separate vaccines.
  2. 7way clostridium; 8way clostridium if herd history of liver flukes
  3. E.coli toxoid for coliform mastitis
  4. Transition ration

Note:

  1. Vaccines only stimulate the immune system to produce specific antibodies. Therefore it is critical that the animals immune system is functioning.
  2. Individual herds may require additional vaccines and/or variations in the vaccination schedule.
  3. A vaccination schedule on paper that is not or cannot be adhered to will not be effective if exposure occurs.
  4. Many vaccines will not provide a high degree of protection if an overwhelming level of exposure occurs. Biosecurity should be a priority in your management decisions.

VACCINATION SCHEDULE FOR HORSES

  • Foals:
  1. At 4 months: Worm
  2. At 6 months: Encephalitis, tetanus, flu, strangles, west nile. Rhino is optional; Worm (Give booster 3-5 weeks on all vaccines)
  3. Worm at weaning, then every 3 months 
  • Pregnant Mares:
  1. At 5 months pregnant: Rhino
  2. At 7 months pregnant: Rhino, encephalitis, tetanus, flu
  3. At 9 months pregnant: Rhino
  4. At 10 months pregnant: Strangles, encephalitis, rhino, flu, west nile, tetanus, worm
  5. West nile vaccine can be given at any time, with a booster in 4 weeks 
  • Adults (non-pregnant mares & geldings or stallions):
  1. At 14 months: encephalitis, tetanus, flu, strangles (then annually). West Nile, booster 3 weeks
  2. Rhino is optional at 14 months, then annually.

***Coggins at least 6 months of age***