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Requirements
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3 Levels of LMA-VACC
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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
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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. |
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External and internal parasite control. |
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Use subcutaneous injection, if permitted on label, to reduce injection site blemishes. |
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Administer all shots in the neck area or as directions advise. |
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Vaccines should be administered by a licensed veterinarian and/or according
to label directions. |
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LEVEL 2: For
producers who can't background calves but want to provide optimal immunity and
resistance before the calves enter market channels.
Requirements
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All of Level 1 requirements, plus booster shots (Pasteurella optional)
at least 14 days prior to sale.
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LEVEL 3: For
producers who have the resources to background calves for at least 30 days to
45 days prior to sale.
Requirements
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All of Level 2 requirements, plus weaned a minimum of 30 days. |
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Requirements for all program levels:
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Recommended Nutrition:
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Provide adequate nutrition, including minerals and trace minerals. |
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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. |
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Identify each calf with the market supplied LMA-VACC ear tag or
electronic identification required by the market. |
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Knife cut or properly band all bull calves prior to or at weaning. |
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Dehorn or tip horns prior to or at weaning. |
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