LEVEL 1: For producers who can't background calves but want to prepare them prior to weaning to increase their resistance and immunity before the calves enter market channels.

Requirements

• Administer Four-Way Virus Vaccine for IBR-PI3-BVD-BRSV, 7-way Clostridial + Hemophilus somnus and
• Pasteurella when the calves are worked and at least 14 days prior to sale.
• External and internal parasite control.
• Use subcutaneous injection, if permitted on label, to reduce injection site blemishes.
• Administer all shots in the neck area or as directions advise.
• Vaccines should be administered by a licensed veterinarian and/or according to label directions.

LEVEL 2: For producers who can't background calves but want to provide optimal immunity and resistance before the calves enter market channels.

Requirements

• All of Level 1 requirements, plus booster shots (Pasteurella optional) at least 14 days prior to sale.

LEVEL 3: For producers who have the resources to background calves for at least 30 days to 45 days prior to sale.

Requirements

• All of Level 2 requirements, plus weaned a minimum of 30 days.

Requirements for all program levels:

Recommended Nutrition:

• Provide adequate nutrition, including minerals and trace minerals.

Required Health Records:

• Submit market certification form showing name of vaccine, lot or serial number, dates, where purchased, location of administration, and certify ownership of calves for at least 45 days.

Required Identification:

• Identify each calf with the market supplied LMA-VACC ear tag or electronic identification required by the market.

Required Processing:

• Knife cut or properly band all bull calves prior to or at weaning.
• Dehorn or tip horns prior to or at weaning.