Vaccines are only available by prior arrangement
(special delivery under refrigeration is required)
Vaccines available are :
BVD, Ultravac®, Rotavec®
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Covexin 10-in-1
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Ultimate in clostridial protection for valuable or fast growing stock, or for properties where "sudden death" in young stock is an issue
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Protection against 10 strains of Clostridial bacteria
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Rotavec®
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Protects against calf scours
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Rotavec® Corona is the active immunisation of pregnant cows and heifers, to raise antibodies against rotavirus, coronavirus and E.Coli K99
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Calves gain protection from these viruses by drinking the colostrum from their mothers
If you have a problem with these diseases in your beef calves Rotavec® Corona may be a good optpion for your beef herd
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Bovine virus diaarhoea is active in many beef herds and can show up in various ways, including:
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fewer cows in-calf
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abortions
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young animals that fail to thrive
BVD is a complex disease, talk to your veterinarian to determine the best options for your herd
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Clostridial Vaccines: Going beyond 5-in-1
An appropriately administered 5-in-1 vaccination policy will protect your animals from most of the clostridial diseases such as blackleg and tetanus. However, even when it's done correctly, "sudden death syndrome" can still occur. The culprit is often
Cl.sordelli another member of the clostridial disease family, that vaccination with 5-in-1 does not protect against.
Two doses of clostridial vaccine should be given to dairy calves at 8 weeks and 12 weeks of age, with a booster at 12 months of age. For complete protection, older animals should be vaccinated annually; however in most cases this is not necessary.
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vetpharmacy@fvs.co.nz
