University of Nebraska Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center UN-GPVEC Health Management Flow Sheet

FOR: Heifers, Cows & Bulls As They Are Promoted From Growing Program to the Herd.

(This flow sheet is an excellent starting point, but visit with your veterinarian)

Recommendations for a basic health management program from:

Louis J. Perino, DVM, PhD, Gary P. Rupp, DVM, MS, D. Dee Griffin, DVM, MS University of Nebraska Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center Revised April 1996

Note: Items with an * are very important!!!
Items with a ? are of questionable value.

Before entering the herd
(3 to 4 weeks pre-breeding) MLV: IBR*, BVD*, PI3? 5 way Lepto+Vibiro-oil* 4/7/8 way Clostridium*

Pre-breeding/Post-calving
(best 3 to 4 week pre-breeding) MLV: IBR, BVD, PI3? (every 3-5 years) 5 way Lepto+Vibiro-oil booster* Deworm (fall calving) as needed.

Post-breeding
Preg exam* Scour vaccine as needed (heifers need priming dose) "Scour Guard 3 (K) or equivalent" Deworm (spring calving) as needed 5 way Lepto booster

Moved to Calving Pastures
(3 to 7 weeks pre-calving) Scour vaccine booster 4/7/8 way Clostridium? Vitamin A-D? (spring) (best to feed vit. fortified supplement)

End of Growing Period
MLV: IBR*, BVD*, PI3? 5 way Lepto? 4/7/8 way Clostridium*

Pre-breeding
(best 3 to 4 week pre-breeding) Breeding Soundness Exam* MLV: IBR, BVD, PI3? (3-5 years) 5 way Lepto+Vibrio-oil 4/7/8 way Clostridium* Deworm? + Lice control as needed.

Cull Check withdrawals*
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