vaccinate for BVD

jfh

Hi all,
anyone here vaccinate for bvd,ibr and does it work, we intend on vaccinating the cows before getting them in calf this year. what if the animal already has the disease? thanks

funny man

jfh wrote: »

Hi all,
anyone here vaccinate for bvd,ibr and does it work, we intend on vaccinating the cows before getting them in calf this year. what if the animal already has the disease? thanks

My advice would be to test the herd first if dairying a simple milk test preferably when all cows are milking, if suckling, get the bloods tested, can be done on blood taken for brucellosis, see what results you get from that if infection is found (BVD) root out the offenders, if antibodies are high there has been recent exposure in the herd, consult with http://www.ahi.ie for practical sound advice.

royaler83

funny man wrote: »

My advice would be to test the herd first if dairying a simple milk test preferably when all cows are milking, if suckling, get the bloods tested, can be done on blood taken for brucellosis, see what results you get from that if infection is found (BVD) root out the offenders, if antibodies are high there has been recent exposure in the herd, consult with http://www.ahi.ie for practical sound advice.

Where can ya get the milk tested and does it cost much?! Thanks

jeff greene

royaler83 wrote: »

Where can ya get the milk tested and does it cost much?! Thanks

I think it cost around €30, these will do it or your vet should anyway

http://www.animalhealthlabs.ie/Contact.aspx

David brown

Vaccinate for lepto. Worth it.

funny man

David brown wrote: »

Vaccinate for lepto. Worth it.

A question or a statement?

linebacker52

David brown wrote: »

Vaccinate for lepto. Worth it.

It's only worth it if you have lepto talk to your vet before you do anything get the cows tested first.

jfh

thanks funny man, it's sucklers, you sure about that link?

John_F

jfh wrote: »

thanks funny man, it's sucklers, you sure about that link?

www.animalhealthireland.ie