Various Brands Bovi-Shield Gold 5-10 dose – Cattle Vaccines

For vaccination of healthy cows and heifers prior to breeding as an aid in preventing persistently infected calves caused by bovine virus diarrhea (BVD) virus Types 1 and 2; abortion caused by infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR, bovine herpesvirus Type 1) virus; BVD Type 2 testicular infection; and respiratory disease caused by IBR, BVD Types 1 and 2, parainfluenza-3 (PI-3) and bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV). A 12-month duration of immunity has been demonstrated against IBR-induced abortion and persistently infected calves caused by BVD types 1 and 2.

Bovi-Shield GOLD FP 5 may be administered to pregnant cattle provided they were vaccinated according to label directions with any Bovi-Shield GOLD FP vaccine within the past 12 months. Bovi-Shield GOLD FP 5 may also be administered to calves nursing pregnant cows provided their dams were vaccinated within the past 12 months as described above. Note that the efficacy of Bovi-Shield GOLD FP 5 as an aid in preventing abortion caused by IBR virus and BVD Type 2 testicular infection was demonstrated by intramuscular injection only. To help ensure safety in pregnant cattle, heifers must receive at least 2 doses of any Bovi-Shield GOLD FP product with the second dose administered approximately 30 days prebreeding.

 

General Directions:
Vaccination of healthy cattle is recommended. Aseptically rehydrate the freeze-dried vaccine with the sterile diluent provided, shake well, and administer 2 mL subcutaneously or intramuscularly. In accordance with Beef Quality Assurance guidelines, this product should be administered subcutaneously in the neck region.

Primary Vaccination:
Administer a single 2-mL dose to all breeding cows and heifers approximately 1 month prior to breeding or being added to the herd.

Revaccination:
Annual revaccination with a single dose of Bovi-Shield GOLD FP 5 is recommended. Good animal husbandry and herd health management practices should be employed.

 

Precautions:

Do not use in pregnant cows (abortions can result) unless they were vaccinated, according to label directions, with any Bovi-Shield GOLD FP vaccine within the past 12 months. Do not use in calves nursing pregnant cows unless their dams were vaccinated within the past 12 months as described in Label.

To help ensure safety in pregnant cattle, heifers must receive at least 2 doses of any Bovi-Shield GOLD FP product with the second dose administered approximately 30 days prebreeding. Sterilized syringes and needles should be used to administer this vaccine. Do not sterilize with chemicals because traces of disinfectant may inactivate the vaccine. Burn containers and all unused contents.

Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter. Contains gentamicin as preservative. As with many vaccines, anaphylaxis may occur after use. Initial antidote of epinephrine is recommended and should be followed with appropriate supportive therapy.