Some of our wonderful techs getting ready to go and Lepto vaccinate some calves.
Calving will be well underway now. The best time to book calves in for disbudding is between 2-6 weeks of age. For some farmers, there will be some big changes to the calf vaccine protocol with the new Lepto 4-Way vaccine. Your KeyVet should have discussed this with you at your RVM consult. Here is a refresher of the vaccine programme we recommend for calves:
From 2 weeks of age: Covexin 10 (clostridia protection), often given at time of disbudding.
From 6 weeks of age: Covexin 10 booster (4 weeks after the first Covexin 10) and Lepto 4-Way .
From 12 weeks of age: Lepto 4-Way booster (4-6 weeks after the first Lepto 4-Way).
We have Lepto 4-Way information brochures for those that would like to know more.
There are a range of other vaccines available, which may be indicated on some farms. If any of the following sound like they might be beneficial to your calves, please chat to your KeyVet.
Salvexin: For protection against salmonella. Calves will have initial antibodies from the cow if the herd is vaccinated. Calf vaccination is recommended from 4 weeks, or before their first winter.
Hiprabovis: For protection against herpesvirus (IBR), parainfluenza and BVD. Can be given from 4 months of age.
