These are general guidelines only. Please consult with Dr. Massie, Dr. O’Brien, Dr. Hausler or Dr. Burke to determine your herd’s specific needs.

• Pre-Breeding Cows and Heifers
• -Assure legible ID
  -Booster IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV, preferably MLV (Bovishield ) if not already done
  -Booster against Clostridial diseases (Vision 7, Covexin 8, etc)
  -Deworm heifers and plan to breed heifers 3-4 weeks prior to cows
  -Fall calving herds can treat for lice prior to breeding
• Bulls
• – Vaccinate as for the cows
  -Breeding Soundness Exam 30-60 days prior to expected use to allow time for replacement if necessary
• Pre-calving Cows
• -Check Body Condition Score (5.5 to 6 is ideal)
  -Booster IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV and Lepto (Cattlemaster 4 + L5) (if not done pre-breeding)
  -Booster against Clostridial diseases (Vision 7) (if not done Pre-breeding)
  -Vaccinate for Rota, Corona, and E. Coli (Scourguard 3 K/C), if needed
  – Selenium management injectable (10cc MU-SE) or via mineral mix
  -Deworm first calf heifers +/- herd
  -Fall calving herds can treat for grubs
• 1 – 2 Day Old Calves
• -Assure legible ID
  -Assure adequate colostrums intake (4 liters in the first 24 hours)
  -Dip navel in dilute iodine, if born in a unclean environment
  -Inject with 2 ml vitamin E/ selenium (BO-SE)
• 2 – 4 Month Old Calves
• -Vaccinate for IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV (Bovishield Gold 5 or Cattlemaster 4)
  -Vaccinate for Clostridial disease (Vision 7 or Covexin 8) +/- Pasturellla (One Shot Ultra 7)
  -Castrate, dehorn, etc., as needed
  -Spring calves should be dewormed and fly control measures should be implemented
• Weaning Time
• -Booster calves for IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV, preferably MLV (Bovishield Gold 5)
  -Booster calves for Clostridial diseases (Vision 7 or Covexin 8)
  -Vaccinate calves for Pasturella, if desired and not already done (One Shot or One Shot Ultra 7)
  -Vaccinate heifers for Brucellosis, if desired
  -Deworm calves (Dectomax or equivalent)

*Vision 20/20 may be used to control Pinkeye in lieu of Vision 7