BEEF CATTLE HERD HEALTH PROGRAM
SPRING TIME
Cows and Bulls
1) Identify all animals with ear tags.
2) Vaccinate:
Vibrio -Lepto (2-6 weeks prior to breeding)
3) Semen and Trich test bulls before purchase or introducing into herd.
4) Check cows for cancer eye, prolapse, bad feet, teats, etc. Record for culling or
treatment.
5) Deworming with Ivomec or Ivomec-Plus (Fluke remedy)
Yearlings-
Same as above
Spring Calves (at birth)
1) 3cc Bo-Se or 1/2cc Mu-Se IM at birth.
2) Iodine navel cord as soon as possible.
3) Identify with ear tag.
4) Vit A-D 1cc IM (optional)
5) Make sure all calves get 1-2 quarts colostrum during first 8 hours life.
One gallon first 24 hours.
6) Graft calves should get 30ml Quatricon 4X SQ.
Spring Calves (Four to Six Months)
1) Castrate, brand, dehorn.
2) Vaccinate:
8-way clostridial vaccine
IBR/PI3/BVD/Syncitial (Vira-Shield 5) with Hemophilus Somnus
3) Deworming as indicated by fecal exam (poor doers).
SUMMER TIME
1) Fly tags.
2) Dust bags to aid in fly control.
3) Spray with insecticide (Contact spray)
FALL TIME
Cows
1) Pregnancy check cows September.
2) Cull cancer eye, lump jaw, bad feet, teats, aged cows.
3) Cull late calving cows.
4) Deworm with Ivomec for grubs, and other parasites
5) 8-Way Clostridial vaccine and 5-Way vaccines
Bulls
1) Deworm with Ivomec
2) Redwater (can use 8-way Clostridial vaccine).
3) Cull for age and physical problems.
Calves
1) Vaccination:
8-way Clostridial vaccine booster
IBR/PI3/BVD/Syncitial (ViraShield 5)
2) Deworming as indicated - Ivomec.
3) Brucellosis vaccinate all heifers (4 to 12 months old)
Note: If possible calves should be vaccinated 2-4 weeks prior to weaning. This can be done by doing pregnancy exams mid September to mid October and vaccinating calves at that time.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS:
RVC mineral is formulated especially for beef cattle in Central Oregon. We recommend its year-round use to provide necessary calcium, phosphorus, selenium, copper and other trace minerals required by cattle.
8-way Clostridial includes Redwater or Tetanus but not both.
*Choice of best combination is determined by the specific needs of the herd or locality.
Calf scours vaccine given to pregnant cows late in pregnancy has been effective for many problem herds (Scourguard). Discuss with your Veterinarian.
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