Bovi-Shield Gold FP5 - 20 mL (10 Doses)

Bovi-Shield GOLD FP 5 is for vaccination of healthy cows and heifers prior to breeding to prevent persistently infected calves caused by bovine virus diarrhea (BVD) virus Types 1 and 2 and as an aid in preventing abortion caused by infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR, bovine herpesvirus Type 1) virus; fetal infection caused by BVD Types 1 and 2; respiratory disease caused by IBR, BVD Types 1 and 2, parainfluenza3 (PI3) and bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV); and BVD Type 2 testicular infection. A 12-month duration of immunity has been demonstrated against IBR-induced abortion and persistently infected calves caused by BVD Types 1 and 2. Bovi-Shield GOLD FP 5 may be administered to pregnant cattle provided they were vaccinated according to label directions with any Bovi-Shield GOLD FP or PregGuard GOLD FP vaccine within the past 12 months. Bovi-Shield GOLD FP 5 may also be administered to calves nursing pregnant cows provided their dams were vaccinated within the past 12 months as described above.

Bovi-Shield GOLD FP 5 may be administered to pregnant cattle provided they were vaccinated according to label directions with any Bovi-Shield FP vaccine within the past 12 months. Bovi Shield GOLD FP 5 may also be administered to calves nursing pregnant cows provided their dams were vaccinated within the past 12 months as described above. Do not sterilize with chemicals because traces of disinfectant may inactivate the vaccine. May also be administered to calves nursing pregnant cows provided  May safely be administered to pregnant cattle provided they were vaccinated, according to label directions (prior to breeding initially), with any Bovi-Shield

Directions For Use
General Directions: Vaccination of healthy cattle is recommended. Aseptically rehydrate the freeze-dried vaccine with the sterile diluent provided, shake well, and administer 2 mL subcutaneously or intramuscularly. In accordance with Beef Quality Assurance guidelines, this product should be administered subcutaneously in the neck region.

Primary Vaccination: Administer a single 2-mL dose to all breeding cows approximately 1 month prior to breeding or being added to the herd. To help ensure safety in pregnant cattle, heifers must receive at least 2 doses of any Bovi-Shield GOLD FP or PregGuard GOLD FP product with the second dose administered at least 30 days prebreeding.

Revaccination: Historically this product recommended annual revaccination. The need for annual booster vaccinations has not been established for this product; consultation with a veterinarian is recommended.

Precautions
Do not use in pregnant cows (abortions can result) unless they were vaccinated, according to label directions, with any Bovi-Shield GOLD FP or PregGuard GOLD FP vaccine within the past 12 months. Do not use in calves nursing pregnant cows unless their dams were vaccinated within the past 12 months as described above.

Store at 2°-8°C. Prolonged exposure to higher temperatures and/or direct sunlight may adversely affect potency. Do not freeze.

Bovi-Shield Gold FP5 - 20 mL (10 Doses) Highlights:

• SKU: 14432
• Manufacturer: Zoetis
• Use the entire contents when first opened
• Contains gentamicin as preservative
• 21-day slaughter withdrawal
• Unlike other modified live vaccines Bovi-Shield Gold FP 5 has no age restrictions and can be safely used in cattle of all ages
• This vaccine can be used in pregnant animals as long as they were vaccinated when open, following label directions carefully
• Store between 2°-8°C. Prolonged exposure to higher temperatures and/or direct sunlight may adversely affect potency. Do not freeze
• By preventing persistently infected BVD calves, herds realize better efficiency in gain, the economic savings of avoiding sick-calf treatment, and the benefits of bringing better animals to market
• Do not use in pregnant cows unless they were vaccinated according to label directions with any Bovi-Shield GOLD FP or Preg-Guard GOLD FP vaccine within the last 12 months. Do not use in calves nursing from pregnant cows unless their dams were vaccinated within the last 12 months as described above
• Consistent with good vaccination practices, it is recommended that heifers receive at least 2 doses with the second dose administered approximately 30 days pre-breeding
• Bovi-Shield Gold vaccines containing MLV strain of IBR virus are the first and only vaccines labeled to prevent respiratory disease caused by IBR and to offer at least a 280-day duration of immunity when administered by the subcutaneous route
• Bovi-Shield Gold vaccines containing MLV strain of BVD virus are labeled to aid in the prevention of respiratory disease caused by BVD Types 1 and 2 and are the first and only vaccines to offer at least a nine-month duration of immunity when administered by the subcutaneous route