Bovi-Shield Gold FP 5 VL5 Cattle Vaccine

Bovi-Shield Gold® FP® 5 VL5

Lepto 5, Vibrio

Bovi-Shield Gold® FP® 5 VL5 is a combination modified-live virus (MLV) and bacterin vaccine for healthy cows and heifers prior to breeding. It helps protect against major viral respiratory and reproductive diseases, including Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR), Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) Types 1 and 2 (including Type 1b), Parainfluenza 3 (PI3), and Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus (BRSV). It also provides protection against vibriosis and five strains of Leptospira.

This vaccine provides fetal protection against IBR-induced abortions and BVD-associated persistently infected (PI) calves when administered according to label directions. A duration of immunity of at least 12 months has been demonstrated for these specified fetal protection claims.

Benefits:

• Combines viral and bacterial disease protection in one vaccine
• Helps protect breeding cattle against major respiratory and reproductive diseases
• Provides fetal protection against IBR-induced abortions and BVD Types 1 and 2-associated persistently infected calves
• Demonstrated duration of immunity of at least 12 months for specified fetal protection claims

Protects Against:

Viral Diseases (MLV):

• Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR)
• Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) Types 1 and 2, including Type 1b
• Parainfluenza 3 (PI3)
• Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus (BRSV)

Bacterial Diseases (Bacterin):

• Vibriosis caused by Campylobacter fetus
• Leptospirosis caused by:
  • Leptospira canicola
  • Leptospira grippotyphosa
  • Leptospira hardjo
  • Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae
  • Leptospira pomona

Directions:

• Aseptically rehydrate the freeze-dried vaccine with the liquid bacterin provided and mix well.
• Administer in the muscular region of the neck in accordance with Beef Quality Assurance guidelines.
• Vaccinate healthy cattle.

Dosage & Vaccination Schedule:

• Primary Vaccination: Administer one 2 mL intramuscularly (IM) to per breeding cows and heifers approximately 1 month before breeding or being added to the herd.
• Follow-Up: The supplied directions specify a single dose of Vibrio/Leptoferm-5® 3–4 weeks later. Verify this schedule against the current manufacturer label before publishing.
• Revaccination: Annual revaccination is recommended. The need for booster vaccinations has not been established; consult a veterinarian or the manufacturer for guidance.

Withdrawal Period:

21-day slaughter withdrawal.

Precautions:

• Do not use in pregnant cows unless they were vaccinated according to label directions with an approved Bovi-Shield FP or Bovi-Shield Gold FP vaccine before breeding and within the previous 12 months. Abortions can result if this requirement is not met.
• Do not use in calves nursing pregnant cows unless their dams were vaccinated according to the specified label directions.
• Do not vaccinate calves under 3 months of age.
• To help ensure safety in pregnant cattle, heifers must receive at least two doses of an approved Bovi-Shield Gold FP or PregGuard Gold FP product, with the second dose administered approximately 30 days before breeding.
• Use the entire contents when first opened.
• Follow good animal husbandry and herd health management practices.

Fetal Protection (FP) Guarantee:

Zoetis guarantees that no calves will be born persistently infected (PI) with BVD and provides a guarantee against IBR-induced abortions when the vaccine is administered according to label directions and applicable program requirements.

Storage:

Store refrigerated at 2°–8°C (36°–46°F). Protect from prolonged exposure to higher temperatures and direct sunlight, which may reduce potency. Do not freeze.

A Valid veterinarian prescription is required to purchase this item in the state of Minnesota. Please contact your veterinarian for a prescription.

All vaccines are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.