Dewormers can be feed additives, pastes, injections or poured on the cow's back. Your veterinarian can help you choose a deworming schedule and product for your cow or herd. Yearly vaccination is very important to protect your cow from infectious disease. Many common respiratory and venereal diseases can be prevented by vaccination. A nine-way vaccine including Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis, Bovine Virus Diarrhea, Bovine Respiratory Syncitial Virus, Parafluenza Virus and five common serovars of Leptospira antigens is commercially available and is used to vaccinate adult cattle yearly.
Youngsters receive the same vaccine, but are boosted one month later.
Cows should be vaccinated against rabies in endemic areas. Cows living on pasture should also receive a clostridial vaccine yearly before turnout. Your veterinarian can sort out a vaccination schedule that is best for you and your cattle. Amber Computer Solutions, Inc.