1) Clostridial Diseases
A group of related diseases may cause sudden death, especially in young,
growing cattle.
Cattle
diseases are Blackleg, Enterotoxemia, etc. Good vaccines are
available and cattle should be vaccinated early in life with boosters at
appropriate times. Your veterinarian 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.
2) Respiratory Disease (pneumonia) stress
Weather changes and infectious agents may all be involved and are most
common in calves soon after weaning. Minimize stress at this time and
provide protection from the elements, such as a shed and windbreak.
Develop 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 modified live virus (MLV) for IBR, PI3, BRSV, and
BVD.
3) Parasite Control
When cattle are grazed on the same pastures every year, internal
parasites may become a problem. In this situation deworming is needed to
minimize parasite load and allow proper gains. Specific products to use
and the time are critical considerations and depend on your grazing
program. Your local veterinarian is best prepared to provide advice.
External parasites of concern include lice, (common in winter) and horn
flies (common in summer). Both need to be controlled, and several
pesticides and methods of application are available.
4) General
Injections of any type may cause lesions if injected into the muscles.
All injections should be given subcutaneously (under the skin) when
possible. Muscles in the neck can be used if it is necessary that
intramuscular injections be given. DO NOT make injections into the hind
quarters (rear legs or hip). Be sure to keep records of all treatments
and always follow the withdrawal times as directed. The directions on
the product will indicate how long the animal must be withheld from
slaughter after use of the specific product. Always follow all
directions on the label.
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