Vaccination Schedule - Cattle

Vaccination Schedule

Vaccination and Worming Program

Vaccination in cattle is just as important as it is in cats and dogs.  There are a number of diseases which are commonly a problem in the Dayboro region.  These include Tick Fever, Black Leg and 3 Day. 

The following schedule is a suggestion for keeping your cattle:

7-in-1

This vaccine protects against Leptospirosis (Leptospirosis pomona and Leptospirosis hardjo), Blackleg (Clostridium Chauvoei), Black disease (Clostridium novyi), Enterotoxaemia (Clostridium perfringens), Tetanus (Clostridium tetani), Malignant oedema (Clostridium septicum)

• You can also use the 5-in-1 injection but this will not protect against leptospirosis.
• Leptospirosis - This is an important disease, not only because it causes abortions and mastitis in cows and septicaemia and anaemia in calves but it can be transmitted to people.  It can cause a septicaemia and can be fatal!!  Thus it is very important to vaccinate against this disease.
• Ensure the full herd is vaccinated.  Protection starts 10 days after booster.  Extra boosters may be required if the seasonal conditions suggest there may be a problem.
• Gentle handling is important especially  in those animals which are close to calving
• Opened vaccine should be used within 30 days of opening and the rest should be discarded.
• The vaccine should be kept refrigerated and protected from heat and sunlight.

Tick Fever 

Tick fever is spread though ticks and causes red water (red urine), fever, anaemia, jaundice, weakness and loss of condition.  This disease can easily be prevented using the tick fever vaccine.

• It is important to have good tick control prior to and at least 28 days after vaccination in those cattle older than 9months.
• Don't vaccinate cows in late pregnancy
• We recommend you use the trivalent 3 germ vaccine which protects against all three causes of tick fever ( Babesia bovis, Babesia bigemina, Anaplasma marginale).
• The vaccine is made to order and only has a 4 day shelf life upon delivery.  Contact UQ VETS Dayboro to order or for further information. 
• Store in the fridge and do not freeze
• Dose: 2ml intramuscular or subcutaneous injection irrespective of the size or age of the animal.
• Full immunity develops within 60 days of injection
• Vaccine contains live attenuated strains of tickfever organisms and provides immunity against natural tick fever infection
• One vaccination provides life long protection
• Animals should be vaccinated between 3-9 months of age as reactions to the vaccine are mild at this time .  Reactions include red water, fever general signs of ill healthand anaemia.  Most severe reactions are caused by the Babesia bovis component of the vaccine.
• Do not use this vaccine simultaneously with other vaccines . Other vaccines should be used  2 weeks prior or 4 weeks after the tick fever vaccine
• Older animals vaccinated should be closely monitored for up to 60days after the vaccination (particularly bulls and pregnant cows).
• For further information visit Tick Fever Research Centre

3-Day - Bovine emphemeral fever

A virus transmitted by mosquitoes and characterised by fever, recumbency, anorexia and a temporary loss of bull fertility. Affected animals can become downer cows and it can be fatal

• Only use the vaccine with the diluent supplied.
• Use within 8 hours of reconstitution.
• Dismantle the injection gun after use and soak in cold detergent.
• Store the powder in the freezer and store the diluent in the fridge.  Protect from sunlight.

Vibriosis

• Caused by Campylobacter foetus var foetus
• Causes a venereal disease characterised by temporary infertility and occasional abortions
• The vaccine needs to be protected from sunlight.