Questions about using a lungworm vaccine and wormers in cattle

Find frequently asked questions about:

Vaccination with a lungworm vaccine
Using a lungworm vaccine with other products
Handling and storage of the vaccine

Vaccination with a lungworm vaccine

Can I use the vaccine in pregnant heifers and adults?

Do I need to booster vaccinate?

I have housed calves and they are coughing a bit, can I still use the vaccine?

Calves have started coughing after using the vaccine. Why is this and what should we do?

Can calves be turned out earlier than 2 weeks after the 2nd dose?

Can calves be kept in for longer than 2 weeks after the 2nd dose?

If vaccinated calves are not turned out in the same grazing season, what should be done?

Can beef calves in single or multiple-suckling systems be vaccinated?

Can I vaccinate calves that are younger than 8 weeks?

Is the 2nd dose of vaccine for calves absolutely necessary?

Why shouldn’t vaccinated stock be allowed to graze pasture with or after unvaccinated stock?

How long can I leave between the two doses?

Using a lungworm vaccine and other products

I use long acting wormer in the 1st season can I leave vaccination until the 2nd season?

Why mustn’t worming treatments be used at the same time as vaccination?

Can the lungworm vaccine be used the same time as:

Handling and storage of the vaccine

Why should each vial be well shaken before use?

Why must the vaccine be stored in the refrigerator if it is not used as soon as it is received ?