Receiving & Herd Health Program for Purchased Stockers

An immunization program and internal and external parasite control program are important components of a comprehensive, effective stocker receiving program. Stress caused by weaning, transportation and environmental changes lower an animal's resistance at the same time as disease exposure is increased. The purpose of an immunization program is to increase animals' resistance to diseases before they occur to minimize treatment cost, reduce death loss and enhance production efficiency. For the vaccination program to be effective, vaccines must be given at the proper time and in the proper manner. These are general recommendations for a comprehensive, effective stocker herd health program. Producers should consult with their veterinarians to customize a herd health program for their particular operation including how to treat sick animals. Use combination vaccines whenever possible to the number of injections.

Delivery Day

DO NOT vaccinate or work calves immediately - WAIT until next morning

Next Morning

Vaccinations

IBR-PI3-BVD-BRSV - Modified Live Vaccine (MLV)

IBR - Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis

PI3 - Parainfluenza 3

BVD - Bovine Virus Diarrhea

BRSV - Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Most products require a booster vaccination 3-4 weeks later - there are some new products which do not require a booster

5-way Leptospirosis

Canicola-Grippo-Hardjo-Ictero-Pomona strains

7-way Blackleg (Clostridials)

Clostridium Chauvoei-Septicum-Novyi-Sordellii-Perfringens and Types C & D Bacterin Toxoids

Other Possible Vaccinations - May be recommended by your veterinarian or required by your buyers

Pasteurella haemolytica - Containing leukotoxoid component - May require a booster 3-4 weeks later

Haemophilus somnus - Requires a booster 3-4 weeks later

Deworm

Treat for grubs, lice and/or flies

Ear tag for identification

Dehorn

Castrate bull calves

Implant

Take rectal temperature - If temperature > 103.5 degrees

Record tag no. and carefully watch at least twice per day

If animal looks or acts sick, treat per veterinarian's recommendation

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