Bovi-Shield Gold FP 5 L5 HB Cattle Vaccine

Protect Cattle from Leptospiral Diseases

Product Description

Bovi-Shield GOLD FP 5 L5 HB delivers broad, proven protection for beef and dairy cattle, including pregnant cows. This modified-live and bacterin combination helps prevent costly respiratory, reproductive, and leptospiral diseases, supporting herd fertility, calf viability, and long-term productivity. Demonstrated immunity up to twelve months reduces risk, safeguards pregnancies, and strengthens overall herd health management through reliable vaccination strategies programs.

Benefits 

• Broad Protection: Protects cattle against IBR, BVD Types 1 and 2, PI3, BRSV, and leptospirosis effectively reliably.
• Pregnancy-Compatible Use: Supports pregnancy safety when administered to properly vaccinated cows, heifers, and nursing calves according label.
• Long-Lasting Immunity: Provides demonstrated twelve-month immunity against abortion and renal infection risks from leptospira.
• Advanced Formulation: Combines modified live viruses with adjuvanted leptospira bacterins for comprehensive herd disease prevention and resilience.

Ingredients

Contains gentamicin and thimerosal as preservatives.

How to Use

Directions for Use  

General Directions 

• Recommended Herd Vaccination: Vaccinate only healthy cattle to ensure optimal immune response and maximize protection against diseases.
• Proper Rehydration Technique: Aseptically mix the freeze-dried vaccine with the liquid bacterin completely before administration for safety.
• Accurate Dosage Administration: Administer 2 mL of the rehydrated vaccine subcutaneously or intramuscularly according to label directions.
• Injection Site Guidelines: Follow Beef Quality Assurance recommendations and inject subcutaneously in the neck region for safety.
• Mix Thoroughly Before Use: Ensure the vaccine and bacterin are well blended to maintain effectiveness and prevent dosing errors.

Primary Vaccination

• Initial Dose Timing: Administer a single 2-mL dose to all breeding cows approximately one month before breeding.
• Follow-Up Vaccination: Give a single Spirovac® L5 booster dose 4–6 weeks after the initial primary vaccination.
• Heifer Safety Protocol: Heifers must receive at least two doses of Bovi-Shield GOLD FP or PregGuard GOLD FP.
• Second Dose Timing: Ensure the second dose for heifers is administered at least thirty days prior to breeding.
• Herd Integration Guidance: Newly added cows should follow the same primary vaccination schedule to maintain herd-wide immunity.

Revaccination

• Past Practice: In the past, farmers often gave this vaccine every year to keep their herd protected and healthy.
• Check With Experts: You don’t always need a yearly booster. Talk with your vet or the manufacturer to see what’s best for your herd.
• Look at Your Herd: Decide if revaccination is needed based on your herd’s health, disease risks, and vet advice.
• Keep Herd Strong: Combine vaccination with good feeding, care, and management practices to keep your cattle healthy and productive.
• Watch and Adjust: Keep an eye on your herd’s immunity and how well the vaccine is working, and adjust your plan as needed.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Pregnant Cattle Safety: Only give this vaccine to pregnant cows if they were vaccinated before in the past twelve months. This helps keep both the cow and calf safe.
• Nursing Calf Safety: Don’t vaccinate calves that are nursing pregnant cows unless their mothers were properly vaccinated within the past year.
• Keep Vaccine Cool: Always store the vaccine between 2°–8°C. Avoid heat or direct sunlight, which can make it less effective.
• Never Freeze: Freezing the vaccine can ruin its effectiveness and stop it from protecting your cattle properly.
• Use Full Dose: Once opened, use the entire vaccine to make sure it works fully and avoid contamination.
• Clean Equipment Only: Always use sterilized syringes and needles. Chemicals can ruin the vaccine and lower protection.
• Safe Disposal: Any leftover vaccine should be inactivated before disposal to keep people, animals, and the environment safe.
• Slaughter Precaution: Don’t vaccinate cattle within 21 days of slaughter to make sure the meat stays safe to consume.

Possible Side Effects

• Anaphylaxis Risk: As with many vaccines, anaphylaxis may occur; epinephrine and supportive therapy are recommended immediately.
• Fetal Health Awareness: Vaccinating pregnant animals with modified live vaccines can sometimes affect fetal health in ways we can’t always predict. Keep an eye on your herd and follow proper guidelines.
• Talk to Your Vet: Always discuss vaccination plans for pregnant animals with your vet. Their advice helps keep both the cows and calves safe and ensures the vaccine works properly.
• Mixing Caution: Don’t mix this vaccine with other products unless the label specifically allows it. Mixing can reduce protection or make the vaccine less effective.
• Human Safety First: If you accidentally get the vaccine on yourself, see a doctor right away to stay safe.
• Health & Stress Factors: Animals that are stressed, malnourished, sick, or parasitized may not get full protection. Healthy cows respond best.
• Give It Right: The vaccine only works well if given properly and according to the label. Follow instructions closely for strong herd immunity.

Shipping & Return

We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.

For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

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 FP 5 L5 HB protect my cattle from multiple diseases?

Ans: Bovi-Shield GOLD FP 5 L5 HB provides broad protection against respiratory, reproductive, and leptospiral infections in beef and dairy cattle. It delivers immunity up to twelve months, supports calf viability, safeguards pregnancies, and strengthens overall herd health through proven vaccination strategies.

Q2: Can Bovi-Shield GOLD FP 5 L5 HB be safely used in pregnant cows?

Ans: You can give this vaccine to pregnant cows only if they were vaccinated before as directed. It helps protect them from reproductive problems while keeping them safe, and checking with your vet makes sure both the cows and calves stay healthy and strong.

Q3: What is the recommended primary vaccination schedule for Bovi-Shield GOLD FP 5 L5 HB?

Ans: Give your breeding cows a single 2-mL dose about a month before breeding, then follow up with a Spirovac® L5 booster 4–6 weeks later. Heifers should get at least two doses, with the second at least 30 days before breeding, to keep them fully protected and help your herd stay strong and healthy.

Q4: How should Bovi-Shield GOLD FP 5 L5 HB be stored and handled properly?

Ans: Keep the vaccine cool between 2°–8°C and away from heat or sunlight. Don’t freeze it. Use it all once opened, give it with clean syringes and needles, and safely dispose of any leftovers to keep it strong and your cattle safe.

Q5: Are there any side effects associated with Bovi-Shield GOLD FP 5 L5 HB?

Ans: Some animals may experience anaphylaxis, and pregnant cattle may have unpredictable fetal risks. Proper administration, veterinary consultation, and following label directions minimize risk while ensuring a protective immune response in healthy cattle.

Q6: Is annual revaccination required for Bovi-Shield GOLD FP 5 L5 HB?

Ans: You don’t always need a yearly booster. Check your herd’s health, disease risks, and how you manage them. Talk with your veterinarian to decide if another vaccination is needed to keep your cattle safe and strong.

Q7: Can Bovi-Shield GOLD FP 5 L5 HB be mixed with other vaccines?

Ans: This vaccine should not be mixed with other products unless explicitly allowed in the label. Mixing may reduce efficacy or inactivate the vaccine, leaving cattle unprotected against respiratory, reproductive, or leptospiral diseases.