Commentary
Seen through animal health pros’ eyes, Abby Bauer’s article is basic. However, seen through a younger producer’s first experiences, it is a reminder and a reinforcement of the importance of vaccine booster timing especially since producers often do their own vaccinations.
Boosters should be administered one to two months after the initial vaccination to build immunity which requires time to allow calves to mount an immune response before possible exposure.
Source: Hoard’s Dairyman, March 2, 2023. Link.