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Pfizer Animal Health: Bovi-Shield 4
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Description
BOVI-SHIELD® 4 is a freeze-dried preparation of modified-live virus (MLV) strains of IBR, BVD, PI3, and BRSV viruses, plus a sterile diluent used to rehydrate the freeze-dried vaccine. Viral antigens are propagated on established cell lines.
Key Features
- Trusted and proven modified-live vaccine protection for respiratory diseases caused by IBR, BVD (Type 1 and Type 2), PI3 and BRSV.
- A modified-live vaccine, BOVI-SHIELD 4 stimulates killer T cells in the body, providing important cell-mediated immunity, which aids in the prevention of IBR abortion.
- Vaccinating nursing calves with BOVI-SHIELD 4 is a safe and effective way to protect calves prior to peak stress, without risking the pregnancy of their dams, if used according to label directions.
- BOVI-SHIELD 4 does not cause post-vaccination reactions at the injection site and was proven as safe as a placebo when administered to one-week-old calves.
- Texas A&M Ranch to Rail data1 showed that, compared to sick/treated calves, healthy quality calves posted advantages of:
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- $17 efficiency in cost of gain/head
- $23 savings in medicine cost/head
- 14% more Choice carcasses
- $117 greater profitability/head
Product Information
Bovi-Shield 4 10ds
Bovi-Shield 4 50ds
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