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Sample Cow-Calf Herd Health Program The following is a sample protocol only and is not necessarily the best protocol for your farm. Please contact us to design a schedule best suited to your needs. All cattle coming into the herd 2) Deworm and Vaccinate for Blackleg, IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV, Hemophilus, and Pinkeye, if deworming and vaccination status is unknown 3) Quarantine (no nose to nose contact with existing cattle) for 4 weeks At Birth (Late Winter calving) - Rota/corona virus vaccination Late Spring (Calves ~3 months old) 2) Vaccinate unvaccinated adult cattle and calves for IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV, Hemophilus, Pinkeye, and Leptospirosis 3) Dehorn and castrate calves (if not already done) 4) Deworm 2) Calfhood Vaccination of replacement heifers for Brucellosis (4-6 months of age) a) Dairy: 4-6 mo old 4) Vaccinate for Leptospirosis 5) Pregnancy check cows 6) Cull the following in the cow herd: a) all poor producing cows b) all non-pregnant cows c) all pregnant heifers too small to calve without problems 7) Deworm 8) Brucellosis and TB test as needed, bleed for Johne's testing |