Bovi-Shield Gold 5 Cattle Vaccine

Protect Your Herd from Deadly Cattle Diseases

Product Description

Bovi-Shield GOLD® 5 is a powerful modified-live virus vaccine designed to safeguard healthy cattle, including pregnant cows and heifers. It helps prevent respiratory illnesses caused by IBR, PI3, and BRSV, while also protecting against bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) Types 1a, 1b, and 2. Regular use ensures a stronger, healthier herd with minimized disease risk.

Benefits 

• Comprehensive Disease Protection: Shields cattle from IBR, BVD, PI3, and BRSV, reducing illness occurrence effectively.
• Supports Herd Health: Helps maintain overall cattle health, promoting consistent growth and productivity across the herd.
• Safe for Pregnant Cows: Can be administered to pregnant cows and heifers without causing adverse effects.
• Reduces Respiratory Illness: Significantly lowers respiratory disease cases, improving animal comfort and long-term herd performance.
• Minimizes Viremia Risks: Prevents viral bloodstream infections, reducing complications and promoting faster recovery in infected cattle.
• Promotes Economic Efficiency: Healthy cattle result in lower veterinary costs and higher production yields for farmers.

How to Use

Directions for Use  

• Vaccinate Healthy Cattle: Only administer Bovi-Shield GOLD® 5 to healthy cattle for effective protection.
• Rehydrate Vaccine Properly: Aseptically mix freeze-dried vaccine with the provided sterile diluent, ensuring thorough solution consistency.
• Administer Correctly: Give 2 mL of rehydrated vaccine subcutaneously (SC) or intramuscularly (IM) in neck.
• Follow BQA Guidelines: Always inject SC or IM in the neck region following Beef Quality Assurance standards.
• Primary Vaccination Dose: Administer a single 2-mL dose to healthy cattle for initial immunization.
• Calf Revaccination Timing: Calves vaccinated before six months should be revaccinated after six months to ensure immunity.
• Annual Revaccination: For continued protection, revaccinate cattle annually using a single 2-mL dose following label directions.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Pregnant Cattle Warning: Avoid using Bovi-Shield GOLD® 5 in pregnant cattle unless prior vaccination protocol is followed.
• Prebreeding Vaccination Required: Ensure cows received BOVI-SHIELD GOLD FP or PREGGUARD GOLD FP vaccines before breeding.
• Calves Nursing Restriction: Do not vaccinate calves nursing pregnant cows unless their dams were vaccinated.
• Two Doses Needed: Make sure heifers get at least two doses, with the second given at least 30 days before breeding.
• Protect Against Risks: Giving the vaccine at the wrong time can increase the risk of abortion, follow the instructions carefully to keep your herd safe.

Shipping & Return

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NOTICE: This item requires Express shipping due to the perishable nature of this product. Express orders are shipped Monday - Wednesday. Cannot be shipped to a PO box. The product can only be shipped to the continental US. Please note, that it will require a signature upon delivery to ensure the order is received.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How does Bovi-Shield GOLD® 5 protect my cattle from diseases?

Ans: Bovi-Shield GOLD® 5 helps keep your cattle, heifers and pregnant cows included, healthy by protecting against IBR, BVD, PI3, and BRSV. Using it regularly builds strong herd immunity, lowers the chance of illness, and keeps your herd thriving.

Q2: Can Bovi-Shield GOLD® 5 be safely used in pregnant cows?

Ans: This Bovi-Shield GOLD® 5 modified-live virus vaccine is safe for pregnant cows and heifers if prior vaccination protocols with BOVI-SHIELD GOLD FP or PREGGUARD GOLD FP were followed. Administering at the correct time helps prevent reproductive complications.

Q3: What is the proper method to administer Bovi-Shield GOLD® 5?

Ans: Bring your herd the protection they need by rehydrating Bovi-Shield GOLD® 5 with the sterile diluent included. Give 2 mL under the skin or in the neck muscle, following Beef Quality Assurance steps, to keep your cattle healthy and thriving.

Q4: When should calves receive the Bovi-Shield GOLD® 5 vaccine?

Ans: Calves can receive the Bovi-Shield GOLD® 5 vaccine after six months of age. If vaccinated earlier, they should be revaccinated after six months to ensure immunity and prevent maternal antibody interference effectively.

Q5: How often should Bovi-Shield GOLD® 5 be used in adult cattle?

Ans: Annual revaccination with a single dose of Bovi-Shield GOLD® 5 is recommended. This ensures continued protection against respiratory diseases and bovine viral diarrhea while maintaining overall herd health and performance consistently.

Q6: Are there any precautions for using Bovi-Shield GOLD® 5 in heifers?

Ans: Heifers must receive at least two doses of BOVI-SHIELD GOLD FP or PREGGUARD GOLD FP vaccine, with the second dose given 30 days before breeding, to ensure safety and minimize the risk of abortion or illness.

Q7: What are the benefits of using Bovi-Shield GOLD® 5 in my herd?

Ans: Bovi-Shield GOLD® 5 helps keep your herd healthy by protecting against IBR, BVD, PI3, and BRSV. It lowers the risk of respiratory illness, keeps cattle strong, and helps your operation run smoother, saving on vet bills and boosting overall performance.