Making Vaccinations Easier When Battling BRD & BVD

We discuss easier and more efficient ways to give nasal vaccinations.  Plus, updates on Avian Flu in dairy cattle, reports from Superior Livestock’s Corn Belt Classic sale, lot’s to go through on this all new episode of the Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel.

EPISODE 190 DETAILS BOVINE RESPIRATORY DISEASE (BRD) & BOVINE VIRUS DIARRHEA (BVD), MANAGE IT NOW. HOW TO MANAGE BOVINE RESPIRATORY DISEASE (BRD) & BOVINE VIRUS DIARRHEA (BVD)

Benefits of the User-Friendly ALLFLEX® CleanVax™ Nozzles and Shields for Intranasal Vaccination Enhanced Calf Comfort

CleanVax™ nozzles are shorter and less invasive, minimizing discomfort for calves compared to traditional cannulas.

Optimal Vaccine Distribution

Atomizer tips ensure even vaccine distribution across mucosal surfaces, reducing product drip and ensuring a consistent dose.

Easy and Versatile Use

CleanVax™ nozzles attach to any syringe or Luer lock applicator gun, allowing for seamless integration into existing routines.

Improved Hygiene and Biosecurity

Disposable plastic shields can be replaced between animals or groups, enhancing hygiene and reducing cross-contamination.

Expert Endorsement

“CleanVax nozzles and shields optimize every aspect of the intranasal vaccination process for confidence in a clean, consistent dose every time,” said Jonathon Townsend, D.V.M., Ph.D., dairy technical services for Merck Animal Health.

Available Intranasal Vaccines

• BOVILIS® NASALGEN® 3-PMH
• BOVILIS NASALGEN 3
• BOVILIS NASALGEN IP
• BOVILIS CORONAVIRUS
• BOVILIS ONCE PMH® IN

How to Obtain CleanVax™ Products

ALLFLEX CleanVax™ products are available through Merck Animal Health representatives or ALLFLEX suppliers. For more information, visit MAHcattle.com.

CleanVax™ nozzles and shields enhance calf comfort, ensure consistent dosing, and improve hygiene, supporting better cattle health and productivity. Merck Animal Health continues to lead in innovative solutions for cattle producers.

For More Information

• Key elements for implementing antimicrobial stewardship plans in bovine veterinary practices. American Association of Bovine Practitioners. Updated March 2022
• Joint AABP-AVC Judicious Therapeutic Use of Antimicrobials in Cattle

Cattle Industry News: Avian Flu Update, Livestock Indemnity Payments, Cultivated Meat

Influenza Sweeps Through Northwest Iowa Dairy Cattle

According to MeatingPlace.com, following Iowa's first positive case of HPAI, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, in dairy cattle in early June, Iowa has reported four new cases in its northwest region. According to the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship, influenza was detected in three dairy cattle herds in Sioux County and one in neighboring Plymouth County. Both northwest counties border O'Brien County, where Iowa's first dairy cattle influenza case was reported June 6. At the time, Iowa was the 10th state to confirm HPAI in dairy cows. The nationwide outbreak of the avian virus in dairy has struck nearly 100 herds across 12 states.

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