4 Cattle Diseases
A group of related diseases might result in sudden death, particularly in young, growing cattle. These diseases are Blackleg, Enterotoxemia, etc. Good vaccines are available and cattle ought to be vaccinated early in life with boosters at appropriate times. Your vet can help you select the proper vaccine and outline a time schedule. This would include a 7-way Clostridial vaccine at 2-3 months of age and a second booster at weaning.
Respiratory Disease (pneumonia) stress
Weather changes and infectious agents may all be involved and are most frequent in calves shortly after weaning. Lessen stress nowadays and offer protective cover from the elements, such as a shed and windbreak. Cattle Farming for Beginners. Produce a vaccination program with your veterinarian including IBR (infectious bovine rhinotracheitis), PI3 (parainfluenza type 3), BRSV (bovine respiratory syncytial virus) and BVD (bovine virus diarrhea). A minimal program for respiratory disease would include an intra nasal vaccination with IBR and PI3 at 2-3 months of age and a vaccination at weaning containing a changed live virus (MLV) for IBR, PI3, BRSV, and BVD.
Parasite Control
When cattle are grazed on the same pastures each year, internal leeches may become an issue. In this situation deworming is needed to reduce parasite load and allow proper gains. Specific products to use and the time are critical considerations and depend on your grazing program. Your local vet is better ready to provide advice. Outside parasites of concern include lice, (common in winter) and horn flies (common in summer). Both need to be controlled, and a number of pesticides and methods of application are available.
General
Injections of any type might result in lesions if injected into the muscles. All injections should be presented subcutaneously (under the skin) when possible. Muscles in the neck can be utilized if it is needed that intramuscular injections be given. DO NOT make injections into the hind quarters (rear legs or hip). Cattle farming information. Be sure to keep records of all remedies and always follow the withdrawal times as directed. The directions on the items will indicate how long the animal should be withheld from slaughter after use of the specific product. Always follow all directions on the label.
Respiratory Disease (pneumonia) stress
Weather changes and infectious agents may all be involved and are most frequent in calves shortly after weaning. Lessen stress nowadays and offer protective cover from the elements, such as a shed and windbreak. Cattle Farming for Beginners. Produce a vaccination program with your veterinarian including IBR (infectious bovine rhinotracheitis), PI3 (parainfluenza type 3), BRSV (bovine respiratory syncytial virus) and BVD (bovine virus diarrhea). A minimal program for respiratory disease would include an intra nasal vaccination with IBR and PI3 at 2-3 months of age and a vaccination at weaning containing a changed live virus (MLV) for IBR, PI3, BRSV, and BVD.
Parasite Control
When cattle are grazed on the same pastures each year, internal leeches may become an issue. In this situation deworming is needed to reduce parasite load and allow proper gains. Specific products to use and the time are critical considerations and depend on your grazing program. Your local vet is better ready to provide advice. Outside parasites of concern include lice, (common in winter) and horn flies (common in summer). Both need to be controlled, and a number of pesticides and methods of application are available.
General
Injections of any type might result in lesions if injected into the muscles. All injections should be presented subcutaneously (under the skin) when possible. Muscles in the neck can be utilized if it is needed that intramuscular injections be given. DO NOT make injections into the hind quarters (rear legs or hip). Cattle farming information. Be sure to keep records of all remedies and always follow the withdrawal times as directed. The directions on the items will indicate how long the animal should be withheld from slaughter after use of the specific product. Always follow all directions on the label.