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What would you say is the most beneficial treatment/ vaccine for new dairy calves going on milk replacer

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vaccinate the dry cows 2x with Rota/coronavirus and E.Coli. Make sure all calves get 1 gallon of colostrum within 24 hrs of birth.

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My standard protocol is Nasalgen 3-PMH, Tri-Shield First Defense, dip navel with Super 7, and 4 quarts colostrum within 4 hours if possible.

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Thanks everyone for the input,  are these products still available off the shelf or is a vet required now?

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we don’t vaccinate any but if one does get sick we will give it 5cc of baytril and 4cc of penicillin orally. Works everytime and gets them back up and going in no time.

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With our beef calves that become bottle calves (abandoned twin etc) I’ll wait to see how they’re doing after 8 hrs or so and if they need something I’ll give draxxin or the off brand of it. That’s probably my go too.

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I treat all my calves going on a bottle with a 7way vaccine and draxxin especially dairy breeds those little buggers just dont have a will to live so if they get sick its a death sentence just my opinion

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The quantity and quality of feed is critical. A quality milk replacer should be at least 20% protein, 20% fat and less than 0.5 % fiber. The product feeding recommendations are usually 2 quarts twice per day which is only maintenance for an 80 lb calf. Holstein females average about 90 lbs. Males more. Quantity needs to be increased with calf size over 80lbs, ambient temperature and growth. Emphasize feed over vaccination. Target vaccines to be given to the dam against rota/coronavirus and E. coli. Adequate colostrum insures calf protection. A free choice milk pellet is recommended to assure that calf will not lose weight and starve. If calves scour, do not stop milk replacer or calves will lose weight which reduces their immune response. It is not cheap to do it right. Treatment depends on disease but it is usually dehydration due to diarrhea. Treat with high quality oral electrolytes or IV bicarbonate.

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Antibiotics are all from the vet  these days you can still buy vaccines off yhr *****

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