Your veterinarian can help design a BVDV prevention program that’s tailored to the risks of your operation. Most programs will include three prevention strategies:
1
Identify and Eliminate PI Calves
- PI testing can include ear notch or blood sample
- Calves should be tested before 60 days of age
- Bulls and open cows should also be tested
- Positive calves should be culled or isolated from the herd
- Dams of positive calves should be tested as well
2
Prevent Exposure with Good Biosecurity
- Test all new additions to your herd including calves born after arrival
- Maintain a closed herd
- Buy only from certified BVDV-free herds
- Quarantine newly purchased cattle from the rest of the herd for several weeks
3
Enhance Immunity
- The Pyramid® and Express® FP vaccine portfolio includes the first vaccines labeled to protect against BVDV Type 1b
- Look to PYRAMID as your premier calf vaccine
- To prevent PI calves, use EXPRESS FP prior to breeding
- Naïve heifers, cows and bulls should be vaccinated pre-breeding according to label
- After initial calf vaccinations, cattle should receive annual booster vaccinations
- Work with your local veterinarian to set up a BVDV prevention program specific for your operation