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Livestock => Goats => Topic started by: Katie_goats on January 17, 2021, 02:59:56 pm

Title: Heptavac to lambivac timings
Post by: Katie_goats on January 17, 2021, 02:59:56 pm

Hi, I would like to change my 3 goats from heptavac to lambivac. They were vaccinated with heptavac last April by the previous owner. They're due to kid in early march. When should I give the doses of lambivac? Thanks

Title: Re: Heptavac to lambivac timings
Post by: Anke on January 17, 2021, 03:46:54 pm

Tbh, I would re-do the initial double course - so give 1st shot asap, and then second one four weeks later - this should tie in with allowing three weeks or so pre-kidding to build up immunity and for antibodies to be transferred into colostrum.

Title: Re: Heptavac to lambivac timings
Post by: Katie_goats on January 17, 2021, 03:54:07 pm

Great thanks. I will try to get it done asap.