Core Vaccines:
* Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD): Prevents BVD, a highly contagious viral disease that can cause severe illness in calves and pregnant cows.
* Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus (BRSV): Protects against BRSV, a common cause of respiratory infections in calves and pregnant cows.
* Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR): Prevents IBR, a highly contagious viral disease that can cause respiratory problems, abortions, and infertility.
* Parainfluenza-3 (PI3): Protects against PI3, a viral infection that can cause respiratory problems in calves.
* Pasteurella haemolytica: Prevents pasteurellosis, a bacterial infection that can cause pneumonia and other respiratory problems.
* Clostridium chauvoei (Blackleg): Protects against blackleg, a fatal bacterial disease that affects calves.
* Clostridium perfringens type C and D: Protects against enterotoxemia, a deadly bacterial disease that can affect calves.
Additional Vaccines:
* Leptospirosis: Protects against leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that can cause abortion, stillbirth, and other health problems in pregnant cows.
* Brucellosis: Prevents brucellosis, a bacterial disease that can cause abortion and infertility in cows.
* Johne's Disease: Protects against Johne's disease, a chronic bacterial infection that causes diarrhea and weight loss.
* Vibriosis: Protects against vibriosis, a bacterial infection that can cause abortion and infertility.
* Campylobacter: Protects against campylobacteriosis, a bacterial infection that can cause abortion and diarrhea.
* E. coli: Protects against E. coli infections, which can cause diarrhea and death in calves.
Vaccination Timing:
It's crucial to vaccinate pregnant cows at the appropriate time to ensure they develop immunity before calving. The timing of vaccinations can vary depending on the specific vaccine, but generally, cows should be vaccinated:
* During pregnancy: Some vaccines are administered during pregnancy, typically in the second or third trimester.
* At calving: Some vaccines are administered at calving to protect the cow and calf from disease.
* After calving: Some vaccines are administered after calving to boost immunity.
Consult a Veterinarian:
It's essential to consult with a veterinarian to determine the best vaccination schedule for your cows based on the specific needs of your herd and region. Your veterinarian can also advise on proper vaccination techniques, storage, and any potential risks associated with vaccinations.