A successful cattle program requires good management practices. Beyond providing quality forage, an adequate water supply, mineral supplements and generally “keeping an eye on things”, is the practice of herd health management. All cattle are vaccinated on a timely schedule.

Our bulls, cows and heifers receive annual vaccinations against:

• Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis – IBR
  
• Bovine Virus Diarrhea – BVD
  
• Parainfluenza 3 – PI 3
  
• Histophilus - formally known as Haemophilis
  
• Leptospirosis – Lepto
  
• Campylobacteriosis – formally known as Vibriosis or Vibrio
  
• Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus - BRSV

Our calves receive their first round of vaccinations two weeks prior to weaning with follow-up vaccinations four weeks later. Calves are vaccinated for:

• Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis – IBR
  
• Bovine Virus Diarrhea – BVD
  
• Parainfluenza 3 – PI 3
  
• Clostridium chauvoei – Black leg
  
• Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus – BRSV
  

A mix of salt, kelp meal, diatomaceous earth, garlic powder and vinegar is offered, along with a standard mineral mix, for parasite prevention. Raw apple cider vinegar, added to stock water, is also used for parasite control.