A veterinarian’s perspective on the safety of precalving scours vaccines

No one has to remind you of the unquestioned role precalving scours vaccines have played for years. But what about their safety? Veterinarian Raffael Lichdi has explored the topic for you.

As a young veterinary professional, Lichdi didn’t question what was taught in school. But years in the real world widened his perspective. In this article, he looks at scours vaccines safety data and influencing factors:

• Route of administration

• Adjuvants

• Adverse events

• Slaughter withholds

Find out what Lichdi uncovered, and learn about today’s alternative, concentrated antibody products. You might decide that the best vaccine for scours is no longer a vaccine.

This post originally appeared in Progressive Dairy magazine.