Calving season is upon most of the cattle producers and with the wet weather comes sickness. Somnu Star has been a vaccine that has been a great boost in our herd health. A shot before the calf is 24 hours old and then a booster at branding, we also give a shot about 2 weeks before weaning, total cost is about $6.10. Which is savings from the cost of antibiotics and most antibiotics don't even help with viral pneumonia. Like the commercial says "Not all bugs need drugs" and that goes for calves as well. Novartis also has a rebate program for Somnu Star so it brings down the per shoot cost to $1.70 so for 3 times $5.10. Much more affordable than antibiotics. Ask your vet for the rebate form when you pick up your Somnu Star before May 31/11. To quote the Beatles " I'm a believer" when it comes to Somnu Star.
http://www.ah.ca.novartis.com/farm/beef/somnu-star-ph.shtml
http://www.ah.novartis.ca/downloads/farm/6721_Somnu-Star_Ph_brochure_ENG.pdf
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