Weaning time vaccines should protect the gut, lungs

Lainie Kringen-Scholtz
Sep 23, 2024
Sep 23, 2024

Calf in chute — Calf in a squeeze chute awaits vaccinations from Erin Pape.
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It’s that time of year again! Calves are being weaned and getting worked. We all know that they need to be vaccinated with a respiratory and a 7-way, but what exactly are in those vaccines? Here’s what you are protecting your calves against.

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Lainie Kringen-Scholtz, DVM, is veterinarian and owner of True North Veterinary Health in Wentworth, S.D. Reach her at truenorthveterinaryhealth@gmail.com or PO Box 117, Wentworth, SD 57075.