CDT Vaccine and CD Antitoxin! Learned something new today!

[Emmetts Dairy]

I wanted to share something that I learned today. Even having goaties for a while I just never knew this about the CDT Vaccines and CD Antitoxins use.

And yes I feel a little silly for not knowing this for years and using these products.

So now that you done giggeling!!

Here's what I learned...when you use the CD Antitoxin for treatment of a sick animal the "C & D antitoxin negates any protection previously given by CD/T vaccine therefore, wait for at least five days and re-vaccinate and booster."

Thanks to Blacksheep and Roll. I understand the use and looked into it more. I have used CD on kids and did not re-vaccinate..and luckily for me they were protected enough from the booster they were givin which was scheduled anyway. Soo I lucked out thankfully!

Im sharing cuz I hope it may help someone else who had the same assumption I had. Cuz I had the wrong thought process for years about those shots and Im thankful it was discussed here!

The CDT vaccine is so important for goats...and that I understand cuz the death from those diseases it prevents are horrible. So its important to have adequate protection. Learn something new everyday..and thankful!

But it all makes complete sense now!!! Hope it helps someone else!!!

 

[Roll farms]

I learned it the hard way when a goat I bought got tetanus...the guy had given her tetanus antitoxin and didn't re-boost....she got tetanus a few days after I bought her...long story short, even though she'd been vaccinated, he'd given her the antitoxin which cancelled out the toxoid.

 

[DKRabbitry]

Very interesting to know. I just got goats so that is something that I will be filing away for future use. One of those things that makes sense, just never thought about it....

 

[Livinwright Farm]

Given that this thread is about the CD&T... I have a question I need answered.
How long after kidding, do I have to wait before giving CD&T to the kids & moms?

 

[Emmetts Dairy]

Given that this thread is about the CD&T... I have a question I need answered.
How long after kidding, do I have to wait before giving CD&T to the kids & moms?

You wanna give the Doe her vaccine twice prior to delivery 3 weeks apart. The kids will get their vaccines 1 month after birth...then booster 3 weeks after.

If Mom is unvaccinated at time of birth..give kid vaccine in 2 weeks. Then booster 3 weeks after.

 

[SDGsoap&dairy]

Given that this thread is about the CD&T... I have a question I need answered.
How long after kidding, do I have to wait before giving CD&T to the kids & moms?

You wanna give the Doe her vaccine twice prior to delivery 3 weeks apart. The kids will get their vaccines 1 month after birth...then booster 3 weeks after.

If Mom is unvaccinated at time of birth..give kid vaccine in 2 weeks. Then booster 3 weeks after.

Vaccinate the doe twice? If ours are previously vaccinated we only do a booster ~30 days prior to kidding. Am I missing one?

 

[Emmetts Dairy]

Given that this thread is about the CD&T... I have a question I need answered.
How long after kidding, do I have to wait before giving CD&T to the kids & moms?

You wanna give the Doe her vaccine twice prior to delivery 3 weeks apart. The kids will get their vaccines 1 month after birth...then booster 3 weeks after.

If Mom is unvaccinated at time of birth..give kid vaccine in 2 weeks. Then booster 3 weeks after.

Vaccinate the doe twice? If ours are previously vaccinated we only do a booster ~30 days prior to kidding. Am I missing one?

No you are doing it right...I did'nt write it very good. I should'nt being giving advice on pain meds!!! I Have a hairline fracture in my hip from a fall. So Im not thinking clearly!! Sorry.

I do the same cuz mine are vaccinated yearly so I give a booster 30 days prior to kidding. I should of stated if doe not vaccinated at time of pregnancy give twice 3 weeks apart prior to kidding.

Thank you! Maybe I better sit on the sidelines till my pain meds wear off!!

 

[elevan]

Re CD&T...my vet offers a "Lamb Combo" that includes the CD&T plus Selenium plus Vitamins E, A and D...

He calls it Lamb Combo cause most people used to have sheep and not goats. I like it and it means 1 less shot to give my kids.

Just thought I'd share.

 

[Livinwright Farm]

Okay, I won't be able to vaccinate Cali or Momma... but Maude(never previously vaccinated) is due 4/21... do I still have time to get her both doses before she kids??

 

[PattySh]

Becky, Sorry to hear about your hip, I hope you heal fast. Thanks for posting this, I also learned today.