“M. haemolytica and P. multocida, which are normal inhabitants of the nasal passages in most healthy calves, are two of the most damaging and costly pathogens responsible for BRD,” says Adam Yankowsky, business unit manager for livestock products, AgriLabs.

According to AgriLabs, researchers conducted field studies on the vaccine and found minimal swelling at the site of vaccination and no adverse reactions. About one-third of the calves studied were 30-day-old Holstein calves.

“The researchers reported no calves missed a bottle post-vaccination,” says Dr. Roger Winter, technical services veterinarian, AgriLabs. “Reformulating with a low-reactive, water-soluble adjuvant means PULMO-GUARD PH-M is easy on young calves.”

Research in 2-month-old beef calves challenged with M. haemolytica showed those vaccinated with the product had 80 percent fewer lung lesions and lower mortality than non-vaccinated  calves.
Reformulated vaccine is now available

PULMO-GUARD PH-M is packaged in ready-to-use, 10-dose and 50-dose packages. It offers improved syringeability and subcutaneous administration.

“BRD often result in high levels of sickness and even death, which is why having a smooth, effective vaccine is so important for keeping calves healthy,” says Yankowsky." 

—From AgriLabs news release