Industry research studies have shown an average net return from preconditioning ranging from $25 to $33 per head, making it just one of the many pieces producers need when capturing more value for their calves.
Formerly known as Range Ready, the re-branded preconditioning program aligns with the needs of today's beef producers. The goal of the program is to help beef producers deliver healthy, high-performing calves, while allowing management flexibility.
"The Market Ready preconditioning program complements a multitude of prevention-based platforms that BIVI offers to the cattle industry," explains Matt Williams, brand manager, U.S. cattle marketing for the company. "This program offers an effective tool that utilizes sound vaccine and deworming protocols, which ultimately lead to a healthier animal throughout the remainder of its life."
The program includes three flexible protocol options:
- KCH 34 Plus – Calves are vaccinated at branding age and vaccinated two to six weeks prior to shipping.
- KCH 45 – Calves must be vaccinated twice. Producers can choose vaccination at pre-weaning or weaning, and at weaning or post-weaning. Calves must be weaned 45 days.
- KCH 45 Premium – Calves must be vaccinated three times, including branding age, pre-weaning or weaning age, and weaning or post-weaning. Calves must be weaned 45 days.
Producers can receive a sale barn certificate from a company representative for verification, which captures what products were used when and where. "When a buyer receives a signed sale barn certificate, they can be confident that the animals purchased received a high-quality health program that they can believe in," says Williams.
For more information, visit the BIVI website. 
—From Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. news release
