Vira Shield 6
There are two types of vaccines commonly used in cattle modified live vaccines (MLV) and killed or inactivated vaccines ( KV or IA). What category is Vira Shield in?
Killed Vaccines
Which of these two vaccines is for intramuscular administration?
Vira Shield 6 + Somnus
Name the two pink eye vaccines that Elanco markets in Canada.
Maxi/Guard Pinkeye Bacterin and Pinkeye Shield XT4
What bacteria is Fusogard a bacterin for?
Fusobacterium Necrophorum
Does Elanco market a clostridial vaccine for cattle?
No we do not.
How many weeks is recommended between the initial vaccine and the booster in naive animals with Vira Shield?
4-5 weeks
What is the bacteria is extra in Vira Shield 6 + Somnus that is not in VS 6?
What bacteria is in our pink eye bacterin vaccines?
Moraxella Bovis
True or False: Fusogard is most often positioned for vaccinating breeding bulls against foot rot.
True. Due to the cost per dose, and the need to keep breeding bulls sound during the breeding season. Elanco positions Fusogard for use in breeding bulls. It can however be used for cows and other at risk animals also.
Are there any other vaccines on the market for foot rot in Canada?
No
What is the best selling feature for Vira Shield the safety in pregnant animals or the vaccines ability to prevent BVD PI infections ?
The safety of VS at all stages of reproduction especially bred cows with an unknown vaccination history is the best selling feature.
How many strains of leptospirosis are in VS 6 VL5 HB?
5 stains
Leptospira canicola, grippotyphosa, hardjo-bovis, icterohaemorrhagiae, and pomona
What is the minimum age on label for Maxi/Guard Pinkeye Bacterin?
Vaccine is to be given to cattle 2 months of age or older
Is Fusogard labeled as a preventative or as an aid in the reduction of clinical signs?
Fusogard is labeled as an aid in the reduction of clinical signs of foot rot.
A veterinarian calls you they have a producer dealing with a pink eye outbreak the vet isolated, Morexella Bovoculi as the causative agent. Will Elanco's pink eye vaccines offer protection for this pathogen?
No, there is no registered product in Canada for M. Bovoculi. Direct the veterinarian to your TC to discuss off label Emergency Import Permits.
Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR)
Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus (BRSV)
Parainfluenza Virus (PI3)
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVD)
What does the V in VS6 VL5 HB stand for?
Vibrio also known as campylobacter fetus this is a sexually transmitted disease in cattle that causes reduced conception rates.
Many community pastures will require this vaccine in patrons cattle due to it being sexually transmitted.
Name one of the other pathogens associated with pink eye that are NOT contained in the vaccine?
Acceptable answers:
- Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR)
- Morexella bovoculi
- Mycoplasma bovis
True or False: Fusogard is protective against all types of lameness in cattle.
False!! Fusogard is only labeled as an aid in the reduction of clinical signs of foot rot. Cattle can be lame for many reasons such as sole abscess, foreign objects, musculoskeletal issues etc.
Can you name the product lines for Zoetis and Boehringer Ingelheim's killed vaccines that compete directly with Vira Shield?
Zoetis- Cattlemaster
B.I- Triangle
Note: Cattlemaster is killed and MLV combo; The Bovi- Shield line is pure MLV
What makes VS safe to give to breeding animals at the time of bull turn out?
Vira Shield has been shown NOT to cause inflammation in the ovary or a reduction in large luteal cells and a subsequent reduction in first cycle conception rates. MLV have a label statement to administer at least 30 days pre-breeding.
Vaccinated animals subsequently exposed to L. borgpetersenii serovar hardjo (type hardjo-bovis) have been shown to clear renal infections in how many weeks?
8 weeks
How many strains of M. Bovis are in each pink eye vaccine?
Maxi/Guard contains 8 strains of M. Bovis and Pink eye Shield XT4 contains 4 strains of M. Bovis
Does Fusogard use the same adjuvant as Vira Shield? Yes or No?
No, Fusogard uses a different adjuvant from VS giving it a shorter withdrawal time and making it less reactive.
Fusogard uses SuprImm and VS products use Xtend SP.
Name 2 MLV product lines from our competitors?
Acceptable answers:
Zoetis- Bovi- Shield Gold
Merck- Bovilis Vista
B.I- Express or Pyramid