All treatment records should be transferred with the cattle to the next production level when appropriate. The muscles of the neck are the preferred site for all injections. Injections placed into the loin or top butt decrease beef quality. Damage from injected products may extend into the muscle 3-4 inches from the injection site and be present in the carcass. The trim required from injections given to calves is greater than trim required from injections to yearlings or feedlot cattle.
Dairy cows receive many injections over their lifetime.
Dairy producers should consult their veterinarian as well as the label directions to determine where such injections should be made. If no site is specified, consideration should be given to administering treatments in the neck. Also it is recommended that no more than 10 cc be administered per intramuscular site, that needles be only as large as necessary and that they be changed frequently. Handle cattle gently through chutes, remove any protruding objects, and dehorn calves while young to remove major causes of bruising. Facilities such as fences, corrals, load-outs, etc. should be inspected regularly to ensure proper care and ease of handling.