A New Zealand biotech startup says it has a vaccine that can dramatically lower methane emissions from livestock.
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New Zealand startup promises methane vaccine for cattle
New Zealand company in running for investment in emission-reducing treatment for livestock
New research studies modified live vaccines and fertility
Vaccines are an important part of protecting our herd’s health and fertility.
Producers can manage a change in their health protocols
Producers are sometimes forced to change the medications they use because of availability. Other times, a change is prompted by bad experiences or adverse drug reactions. As well, new products will enter the market that need to be considered. How new medications enter the market depends on whether they are generic or a new standalone […] Read more
Study looks at modified live vaccine interference in calves
Vaccines for cattle can be categorized in several ways. We can categorize them by the pathogen that they are designed to protect the animal from (bacterial or viral), or we can categorize them by their route of administration (injectable or nasal). For viral vaccines, we also can split them into modified live or killed vaccines. […] Read more
Read the label to be safe when using vaccines
Close attention to labels not only ensures the proper dose is administered but also that the vaccines are mixed correctly
The labels on cattle vaccines have important information and producers should make a point of reading them. Lauren Carde, programs director for the Canadian Animal Health Institute, notes they contain information on route of administration, correct dose, timing, animal age and whether boosters are needed. Attention to these specifics “ensure the safety of the human, […] Read moreProducers can achieve maximum use from their vaccines
Cattle producers spend a lot of time deciding which vaccine to use, getting the timing right and applying it the correct way. However, In order to get maximum efficiency out of the vaccines, we also need to look after them right up until the time of injection. Much has been written on this, but several […] Read more
Studies show vaccine delivery method makes difference
I’m often asked if there is one vaccine preferred or better than other vaccines. My usual response is that it is difficult to compare vaccines because we rarely have enough good research to prove whether there are significant differences between vaccines. Such studies are difficult and expensive to perform and often we are pleased if […] Read more
Three-in-one vaccine difficult to accomplish
DES MOINES, Iowa — It might sound easy to take three vaccines, mix them up and stick them in a bottle. It’s anything but in the real world of scientific limitations, commercial management and regulatory requirements. That daunting combination was on display when Merck Animal Health unveiled its Circumvent CML vaccine. Multiple studies examining the […] Read more
There is much to know when vaccinating cattle for IBR
Producers must know when to vaccinate for IBR, whether to use killed or live vaccines, and whether to use parenteral (injectable) or intranasal vaccines.
Vaccination program must assess risk
Recommendations made by specialists may not take into account the level of risk that individual cattle ranches face
Timely vaccination of cattle can build immunity before they are exposed to illness. A calf acquires initial antibodies from colostrum, but once this passive immunity wanes, the calf’s own immune system must be stimulated with appropriate vaccinations to develop its defenses. Dr. Eugene Janzen, professor emeritus at the University of Calgary, says the biggest difficulty […] Read more
