
Arenas Valley Animal Clinic
Our family taking care of yours
arenasvalleyac@gmail.com Tel: 575-388-1993
11865 US 180, Arenas Valley, NM 88062
Vaccinating your herd of cattle is imperative to ensure herd health and maintain a productive herd. Recommended vaccinations may vary in different parts of New Mexico, as well as the timing of vaccinations.
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Cow / Calf Herd Vaccine Protocol:
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We recommend vaccinating cows in the Fall during pregnancy testing, so that immunity will peak before the highest stress level of pregnancy to prevent loss of the pregnancy.
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Trichomoniasis vaccines to be given just before breeding season
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Cows & Bulls (Fall Schedule):
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Long acting viral vaccine of IBR (infectious bovine rhinotracheitis) + BVD (bovine viral diarrhea) + PI3 (parainfluenza-3 virus) + BRSV (bovine respiratory syncytial virus).
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Long acting campylobacter fetus (vibrio) / leptospirosis (lepto) vaccine
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Dewormer
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7-way clostridial booster (optional)
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Other vaccines as needed depending on location
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*In the Fall, bred replacement heifers should be vaccinated using the same protocol as mature cows
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Replacement Heifers (Pre-breeding):
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Modified-live IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV to be given initially at 2-3 months with a booster around weaning
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Vibrio + 5-way leptospirosis given initially at 2-3 months with a booster around weaning
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Dewormer
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7-way clostridial booster (optional)
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Brucellosis (optional), must be performed by a veterinarian prior to 1 year of age
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Other vaccines as needed for location
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- Bulls:
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Trichomoniasis vaccine is not effective in bulls
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Calf Vaccination Guidelines:
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These are the most effective guidelines for the development of immunity, and is specifically formulated for calves that will remain on the ranch 45 days post weaning
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2-3 month old calves:
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Clostridial 7 or 8-way vaccine
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Parenteral MLV (IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV) intranasal MLV with or without mannheimia (pasteurella)
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Weaning calves:
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It is recommended to let the calves sit overnight before processing to enable a better immune response
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Booster MLV (IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV)
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Mannheimia (pasteurella)
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Post-Weaning (3-4 weeks):
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Booster MLV (IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV)
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Clostridial 7-way (with or without )
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Mannheimia (pasteurella) optional
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* Cattle Vaccination Schedule is per regulations adapted from New Mexico Extension
