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The Different Vaccine Types and How They Work in the Animal

This episode of Cattle HQ, Robin Salverson, SDSU Extension Cow Calf Field Specialist sits down with Dr. Russ Daly, SDSU Extension Veterinarian and Professor in the Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department at SDSU. 

The use of vaccines is a common practice on cattle operations, however, there are different types, modes of action and label recommendations which can be confusing.  During this episode of Cattle HQ, Dr. Russ Daly answers the following questions to help producers navigate the world of vaccines:     

  • How do the different types of vaccines (MLV vs. killed) work within the animal?
  • What is the purpose of the booster vaccination?
  • Why do we booster?
  • When do we booster?

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