Cattle Preconditioning
KBMN will market a rancher’s calves regardless of whether they are pre-conditioned. However, Preconditioning will enable ranchers to capture a premium price.
Details
- KBMN will assist you when developing a vaccination program.
- For KBMN to market cattle as "Pre-conditioned", the pathogens listed below, must be covered by a vaccine regiment.
- All vaccines, are not created equal, or proven effective. Currently, drug manufacturers are marketing vaccines which require only one application/shot.
- Please call the KBMN representative to confirm that your planned regime will satisfy the KBMN preconditioning protocol.
- Discounts are available when certain criteria are met. Producers can receive up to a 10% discount when ordering their vaccines through PBS Animal Health.
Preconditioning Protocol
| Specification | Priority | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Tight calving season | Recommended | Contemporary groups within 50# |
| Dehorn | Optional | Polled Bulls help eliminate the need. |
| Break to Bunk Feeder | Required | One month before shipping |
| Break to Water Trough | Required | One month before shipping |
| Castrate Bulls | Required | Before 5 months of age |
| Weaned | Required | Minimum 45 days. Across the fence is least stressful. |
| Vaccinations --- See notes above! | ||
| - Respiratory | Required | ** Primary Plus Booster (2X) |
| - Hoemophillus Somnus | Required | ** Primary Plus Booster (2X) |
| - Clostridial | Required | ** Primary Plus Booster (2X) |
| - Pasturella | Required | ** Primary Plus Booster (2X) |
| - De-Worming | Required | One time |