A36-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 12, 1998 Archived at Internet Home Page www.lancastetfarming.com The second form of immunity is that which is acquired through vaccinations Because vaccines differ in the way they function, it is helpful to have some knowledge ot vaccines and cows’ immune systems Immunization and vaccination can be very complex In the interest of trying to explain it as simply as possible, the information presented below may not be 100% technically correct When trying to understand immunization and vaccinations, it is convenient to think in two’s because a lot of the things seem to happen in two’s, as you will see below New IPM Video Available UNIVERSITY PARK (Centre Co.) Why are mote and more agricultural producers adopting Integrated Pest management, or IPM? 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Shirk Penn State Extension Agent ‘ Lancaster County, Pennsylvania mations - Am “Why IPM?” explains that Inte grated Pest Management is play ing an increasingly important role for Pennsylvania's agricultural in dustry due to the loss of key pesti cides, heightened awareness of worker safety, and enactment of the consumer- and environment driven Food Quality Protection Act of 1996. The video focuses on IPM as an environmentally friend ly, economically viable pest man agement program that reduces risk ■ X Saves feed by keeping feed off the ground X High yield steel tube construction X Baked on high gloss, high impact and acid resistant TGIC polyester powder coating X Feeder comes disassembled for ease of hauling X Pahs easily replaced with bolt together design while improving crop consistency, yield and quality. “Why IPM?" features testi monials from fanners and grow ers, including Dennis Spangler of New Berlin, Brooks Way of Way BALE EDER - Cattle have two different immune systems They work independently of each other. Each system protects of-the animal's body and offers protection against different diseases and infections Both systems must function well for the cow to have good immunity There are two types of vaccines killed and modified live virlis (MLV) Killed vaccines work effectively with only one of the cow's 2 immune systems, and generally are more effective against viral infections than bacterial infections Modified live vaccines can effectively stimulate both of the cow's 2 immune systems, and generally offer greater protection against viral and bacterial infections Because it is a live virus, it gives cattle a light touch of the disease Thus, it generally triggers a more severe response than killed vaccines, and can cause abortions It takes 2 initial shots to stimulate an effective immune response The second shot is given 2 weeks to 2'months pfter the first The first shot "wakes up" the immune system so the second shot can "take hold" and offer lasting protection Once this immunity has been established, it can be maintained with periodic booster shots The two-shot setup and periodic booster shots are VERY IMPORTANT concepts to keep in mind when vaccinating animals Be sdre you are actually getting good immunity with your "shots' and not just spending money for a false sense of security -- and getting hale to no immunity' Review your health records to make sure all animals got the 2 setup shots initially This applies to calves, older heifers and cows, and to all new cattle coming into your herd from other farms, even though they have health charts and supposedly have had "all their shots" Vaccinate cattle only when they are healthy, not severely stressed Do not vaccinate 2 days before nor 5 days after calving Do not administer more than 2 bacterial vaccines at one time, it’s too much stress on the animal and it may reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine A 3 or 3-way lepto vaccine is considered as one vaccine, but two additional bacterial vaccines in combination with lepto could be too much Some diseases to consider vaccinating for include BVD. 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