questions about worming & shots

[petmom]

We bought a 2 and 1/2 month old bull calf Saturday. I am going to band him and give tetanus shots. What about worming? What should I use and when? He isn't eating grass or hay yet and is on a high protein feed that was recommended by the feed store. We are offering free choice good hay and he is starting to pick at it. He will be on pasture and hay, plus grain, with a small herd of goats. He weighs about 175 to 200 pounds. Half Holstein and half charlais. I have used the banding method on the goats and it has worked well in the past with no infections.

 

[WildRoseBeef]

Talk with your vet as to which is best for your area, but usually blackleg (thru clostridial 8-way or 9-way), IBR, PI3, and possibly BVD are best to vaccinate for. But as I said, check with your vet, as what vaccinations that the cattle where I live get may not be the same as to where you are.

Deworming--ivermectin is the usual recommended one, but I'm sure others will chime in and post their recommendations as well.

 

[Martin Farms]

We vaccinate with blackleg always use the clostridial 8-way and BVD and Triangle-9 (maybe 10 now, I don't have the list here in front of me!) With the wormer, last year we used Ivomec Plus injectable and this year we are using Cydectin pour on. We've even used the cheap stuff, we just kind of doubled it cause it just didn't seem like it was doing the job...

 

[petmom]

Thanks for the info. I will ask my vet.

 

[greybeard]

" Half Holstein and half charlais. I have used the banding method on the goats and it has worked well in the past with no infections."
Should be a great cross for your steer.

The reason people suggest you talk to your vet is that the vet sees lots of animals in your area and is more likely to have a good understanding of what works against the pathogens and bacteria present in your locale. I always suggest that folks give their vet a call and make an appointment to have a consult. A good vet will take the time to sit down a help formulate a long term vaccine and healthcare protocol, either with them doing the work or you doing it. Don't forget to administer the booster and understand the withdrawal period before slaughter.

Yes, Triangle9 is Triangle10 now.
Tetanus shot. There are 2 different types of tetanus 'shots'.
Tetanus Toxoid. The toxoid requires three (3) to four (4) weeks to establish an effective level of protection and should be used only in non-emergency instances. Booster injections should be made annually or at the time of injury regardless of interval.

Tetanus Antitoxin (usually called TaT).
Dosage and Administration: TETANUS ANTITOXIN, is recommended for use when a nonimmunized animal, or one whose immune status is unknown, suffers a deep penetrating wound that has or may become contaminated with soil. It provides quick, short-term protection. The antitoxin may also be administered to animals following castration, docking, and other operations performed on premises upon which tetanus infection has been a problem.

TETANUS ANTITOXIN, confers immediate passive immunity lasting about 7-14 days. 1,500 units administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly is the recommended dose for prevention.