Remember in the face of an outbreak not to stress calves too much and seek veterinary advice. While vaccinating calves intranasally can work quicker and give faster cover, vaccinating in the middle of an outbreak of pneumonia when animals have high temperatures and animals are actively shedding virus will hinder the vaccination working correctly.

If dosing, weaning or castrating is planned, wait until all calves are fully clear of pneumonia until proceeding with these tasks as stress could lead to a relapse. Check your ventilation and see if some temporary measure like taking off a few side sheets could get you through this winter. Make sure calves have a clean dry bed at all times and take care not to stock sheds too heavily.

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