Vaccination and disease prevention schedule for cows

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A proactive disease prevention program is far more cost-effective than treating sick animals. It revolves around a planned vaccination schedule, regular health checks, and strong biosecurity.

A typical vaccination schedule includes:

Vaccine	Disease	Schedule
FMD Vaccine	Foot and Mouth Disease	First dose at 4 months of age, booster 1 month later. Then, every 6 months. This is the most critical vaccine.
HS & BQ Vaccine	Haemorrhagic Septicaemia & Black Quarter	First dose at 6 months of age. Then, annually, usually before the monsoon season.
Brucellosis Vaccine	Brucellosis (Contagious Abortion)	Only for female calves between 4-8 months of age. A single lifetime dose.
Theileriosis Vaccine	Theileriosis (Tick-borne disease)	Recommended in endemic areas. Consult a local veterinarian for the schedule.
Rabies Vaccine	Rabies	Recommended for valuable animals, especially in areas with a high risk of stray dog bites. Given annually.

Other Key Disease Prevention Practices:

Biosecurity: Control access to your farm. Isolate new animals for at least 30 days before introducing them to the main herd.
Deworming: Regularly deworm all animals to control internal parasites, usually every 3-6 months based on veterinary advice.
External Parasite Control: Regularly treat animals for ticks, lice, and flies, as they transmit serious diseases.
Regular Health Checks: Visually inspect your herd daily for any signs of illness (lethargy, loss of appetite, abnormal discharge).

Vaccination and disease prevention schedule for cows

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