When do cattle get vaccinations?

Answer 1

Calves get vaccinations between 2 weeks and 8 weeks of age, and again when they're 6 to 8 months old, either before weaning (as pre-conditioning) or during weaning. Cows are usually vaccinated twice a year: once 3 weeks prior to calving, and again a few weeks after calving. Bulls are vaccinated usually once a year.

Answer 2

Usually in the spring prior to turning out on pasture, some vaccinations are to be given when calves are born, while some are to be given when they are yearlings. Most calves are vaccinated a few weeks prior to being weaned or at weaning time. Calves should be vaccinated for Blackleg (Clostridium 8- or 9-way), BRD, IBR, PI3, and BRSV.

Cows, on the other hand, are vaccinated only if there's a history of a certain disease in your herd or area. IBR-BVD is one vaccine that should be administered to cows no matter where you are or what your herd health history is.

Contact your veterinarian for a proper vaccination schedule for your cattle. Vaccination schedules depends on what type of cattle you are raising, their age, diet, your area, and (for cow-calf herds) reproductive stages.

Answer 3

Please see your large animal veterinarian for a recommended vaccination schedule for your herd. This question cannot be answered because vaccinations depend on where you live, what the herd health history is for your herd and what they're most susceptible to in your area, as well as what your operation requires. The most common vaccines are Lepto, 8- or 9-way Clostridial, IBR/BVD/BRD/PI3, Brucellosis and, for some areas, Anthrax, and Rabies. Calves are often given booster shots of Vit. A.

Answer 4

Cattle are vaccinated to build up their immune system against diseases such as tuberculosis, brucelosis, clostridial diseases, etc that are often untreatable.