Why Vaccination Is Important
- Prevents deadly diseases such as rabies, distemper, and bovine respiratory disease.
- Reduces the spread of infections within herds or pet populations.
- Saves money by preventing costly treatments and loss of animals.
Vaccination Schedule for Pets
- Puppy shots start at 6–8 weeks (Distemper, Parvovirus, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis).
- Boosters at 12–16 weeks, then annually.
- Rabies vaccine at 12+ weeks (legally required in most places).
- First vaccinations at 8 weeks (Feline Herpesvirus, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia).
- Boosters at 12–16 weeks, then annually.
- Rabies vaccination at 12+ weeks.
Vaccination Schedule for Livestock
- Cattle – Vaccinate for respiratory diseases, clostridial diseases, and BVD at weaning.
- Horses – Essential vaccines include Tetanus, Equine Influenza, and West Nile Virus.
- Goats & Sheep – CD&T (Clostridium perfringens & Tetanus) at 6–8 weeks, with boosters.
- Pigs – Vaccinate against E. coli, Circovirus, and Mycoplasma pneumonia.
