DF-AH-001v3 revised January 2015 Page 1 of 6 Standard Operating Procedure LaMaster Dairy Farm Clemson University Section I: Title SOP ID: DF-AH-001v3 revised January 2015 Title: Routine Vaccinations and Treatments Author(s): John Parrish, DVM, University and Attending Veterinarian; Boyd Parr, DVM, South Carolina State Veterinarian; Steve Waggoner, LaMaster Dairy Farm Manager Approval Signatures: University and Attending Veterinarian / Date Facility Manager / Date Disclaimer: This SOP has been prepared and approved for sole use by the Clemson University LaMaster Dairy and may not be applicable to other facilities. Changes to this SOP require approval by the University Veterinarian. Reviewed by Signature Date
DF-AH-001v3 revised January 2015 Page 2 of 6 MEDICAL DIRECTIVE FOR ROUTINE VACCINATIONS AND TREATMENTS FOR DAIRY CATTLE *Observe all withholdings on meat and milk after administration of vaccines or medications. See labels for withhold information. Age Vaccine/Treatment Given Birth (As soon as Possible) Generously apply iodine to navel. Remove the calf from the cow as soon as possible. Give 2-4 quarts of warm colostrum (minimum) within 4 hours of birth (as soon as possible). Do not give colostrum from a Johne s positive cow to any calf. Do not freeze colostrum from a Johne s positive cow. If the cow is Johne s negative and gives more colostrum than is needed by the calf, freeze the extra first milking colostrum for future use. If a cow s colostrum does not seem adequate in appearance or otherwise unsatisfactory, feed the calf colostrum that has previously been frozen or a colostrum replacer. Do not put colostrum in a microwave to thaw, use only hot water to thaw. If the calf is unable to nurse a nipple bottle, contact experienced farm personnel to give colostrum through an esophageal feeder. Administer BO-SE Administer Vitamin E, A, &D 1 month or younger Dehorn and tattoo. Dehorning at any age requires the use of a local anesthetic such as Lidocaine. Additionally Banamine (1cc per 100 pounds of body weight) should be given intravenously the day of dehorning. If any complications are noted, notify the University Veterinarian immediately. 2 months (weaning) Vaccinate with 7-way clostridium with fenbendazole 4 12 months Between 4-12 months of age all heifer calves will be vaccinated for Brucellosis (Bangs) with RB-51 vaccine and will have supernumerary teats removed by the University Veterinarian. (Refer to the SOP on removal of supernumerary teats.)
DF-AH-001v3 revised January 2015 Page 3 of 6 4 months Vaccinate with MLV containing IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV Booster 7-way clostridium 5 months Booster MLV containing IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV Booster L5 plus lepto hardjo bovis 6 months Vaccinate with Salmonella SRP. This vaccine can be given at 5 months but cannot be given at the same time as the RB-51 (Brucellosis) vaccine. Also, no more than two vaccines for gram negative organisms can be administered at the same time. Gram negative organisms include Brucella, Lepto, Salmonella, and E. Coli. 7 months Booster Salmonella SRP 4-6 weeks after initial dose Vaccinate with Rabies Vaccine 13 15 months Apply parasiticides/wormers Give a rumen magnet Vaccinate with MLV containing IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV Vaccinate with 7-way clostridium 4-6 weeks later Vaccinate with Salmonella SRP Heifers Confirmed Pregnant Vaccinations 8 weeks prior to calving Vaccinate with E. Coli mastitis Vaccinate with Rota-Coronavius, Clostridium Perfringens Type C, and E. Coli (scours vaccine) Vaccinate with 7-way clostridium Vaccinate with MLV containing IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV 2 weeks prior to calving Pretreat with lactating cow mastitis tubes Booster Rota-Coronavius, Clostridium Perfringens Type C, and E. Coli (scours vaccine) Booster E. Coli mastitis Cows Confirmed Pregnant 8 weeks prior to calving Vaccinate with E. Coli mastitis Vaccinate with 7-way clostridium
DF-AH-001v3 revised January 2015 Page 4 of 6 Vaccinate with MLV containing IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV 2 weeks prior to calving Booster E. Coli mastitis Drying Off (8 weeks prior to calving) Yearly Cow Vaccination Yearly Booster Rota-Coronavius, Clostridium Perfringens Type C, and E. Coli (scours vaccine) Follow above vaccination recommendations for 8 weeks prior to calving (follow the above vaccination and treatment schedule through to the next dry off) Dry treat all quarters with approved dry off tubes Vaccinate with Rabies Vaccine CONTINUE PROCEDURES ON SUBSEQUENT PREGNANCIES RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE CHANGED ONLY AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY VETERINARIAN. The chart below is a repeat of the above protocol using product trade names in the place of vaccine type. Trade names used may vary depending on availability. Age Birth (As soon as Possible) Vaccine/Treatment Given Generously apply iodine to navel and hooves. Remove the calf from the cow as soon as possible. Give 2-4 quarts of warm colostrum (minimum) within 4 hours of birth (as soon as possible). Do not give colostrum from a Johne s positive cow to any calf. Do not freeze colostrum from a Johne s positive cow. If the cow is Johne s negative and gives more colostrum than is needed by the calf, freeze the extra first milking colostrum for future use. If a cow s colostrum does not seem adequate in appearance or otherwise unsatisfactory, feed the calf colostrum that has previously been frozen or a colostrum replacer. Do not put colostrum in a microwave to thaw, use only hot water to thaw. If the calf is unable to nurse a nipple bottle, contact
DF-AH-001v3 revised January 2015 Page 5 of 6 experienced farm personnel to give colostrum through an esophageal feeder. Administer BO-SE Administer Vitamin E, A, &D 1 month or younger Dehorn and tattoo. Dehorning at any age requires the use of local anesthesia (such as Lidocaine) during surgery. Additionally Banamine (1cc per 100 pounds of body weight) should be given intravenous the day of dehorning. If any complications are noted, notify the attending veterinarian immediately. 2 months (weaning) Vaccinate with UltraBac 7 with SafeGuard or Panacur 4 12 months Between 4-12 months of age all heifer calves will be vaccinated for Brucellosis (Bangs) with RB-51 vaccine and will have supernumerary teats removed by the attending veterinarian. (Refer to the SOP on removal of supernumerary teats.) 4 months Vaccinate with Bovi-Shield GOLD FP 5 VL5 HB Booster UltraBac 7 5 months Booster Bovi-Shield GOLD FP 5 VL5 HB 6 months Vaccinate with Salmonella SRP. This vaccine can be given at 5 months but cannot be given at the same time as the RB-51 (Brucellosis) vaccine. Also, no more than two vaccines for gram negative organisms can be administered at the same time. Gram negative organisms include Brucella, Lepto, Salmonella, and E. Coli. 7 months Booster Salmonella SRP 4-6 weeks after initial dose Vaccinate with Imrab Large Animal Rabies Vaccine 13 15 months Apply parasiticides/wormers Give a rumen magnet Vaccinate with Bovi-Shield GOLD FP 5 VL5 HB Vaccinate with UltraBac 7 4-6 weeks later Vaccinate with Salmonella SRP Heifers Confirmed Pregnant Vaccinations 8 weeks prior to calving Vaccinate with Jvacc 5 Vaccinate with Scourguard 4KC Vaccinate with UltraBac 7 Vaccinate with Bovi-Shield GOLD FP 5 VL5 HB 2 weeks prior to calving Pretreat with lactating cow mastitis tubes
DF-AH-001v3 revised January 2015 Page 6 of 6 Booster Scourguard 4KC Booster Jvacc 5 Cows Confirmed Pregnant 8 weeks prior to calving Vaccinate with Jvacc 5 Vaccinate with UltraBac 7 2 weeks prior to calving Booster Jvacc 5 Drying Off (8 weeks prior to calving) Yearly Cow Vaccination Yearly Vaccinate with Bovi-Shield GOLD FP 5 VL5 HB Booster Scourguard 4KC Follow above vaccination recommendations for 8 weeks prior to calving (follow the above vaccination and treatment schedule through to the next dry off) Dry treat all quarters with approved dry off tubes Vaccinate with Imrab Large Animal Rabies Vaccine