Preventing disease outbreak is far more cost-effective than treating sick animals. A robust health care protocol protects your herd investment, lowers mortality rates, and ensures food safety compliance.
1. Core Vaccination Schedules
Vaccination coverage must reach 100% across the farm herd:
Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD): Administer O-type and A-type bivalent vaccines twice a year (Spring and Autumn).
Bovine Ephemeral Fever: Vaccinate twice in June–July (21 days apart) ahead of vector mosquito season.
Brucellosis: Vaccinate female calves at 3–4 months of age with S2 live vaccine. Periodically test adult animals and isolate positive cases immediately.
2. Routine Healthcare: Deworming & Rumen Care
Quarterly Deworming: Inject Ivermectin (0.3mg/kg body weight) subcutaneously every quarter to eliminate internal and external parasites (roundworms, mites, lice).
Rumen pH Regulation: Mix Sodium Bicarbonate (200g/head/day) into feed monthly to buffer rumen acidity and prevent subacute rumen acidosis (SARA).
3. Biosecurity & Farm Sanitation
Disinfection Protocols: Spray caustic soda solutions regularly around barn perimeters and vehicle wash stations.
Fly & Insect Control: Install fine mesh screens on barn windows and clear manure daily to disrupt fly breeding cycles.