VIMCO® Mastitis Vaccine
New! First and only mastitis vaccine USDA approved for use in dairy and meat goats.
VIMCO® targets Staphylococcus aureus and CNS (Coagulase Negative Staphylococci), the bacteria most commonly associated with mastitis.
Implementation of a mastitis control program is an essential step in improving milk quality and preventing infection.
Instructions/Diagrams:
Benefits
- Fewer clinical and subclinical mastitis cases (minimizes the need for antibiotics and NSAIDs)
- A reduction in the severity of clinical signs (udder and milk aspect)
- Less discarded milk from high somatic cell counts
- Less bacterial shedding
- Fewer replacement animals required (fewer culls)
- Increased profits from milk production, reduces milk loss (from SCC)
- Healthier animals
Specs
- 10 mL (5 doses)
- 50 mL (25 doses)
- 100 mL (50 doses)
Common Questions
- How often is VIMCO® given?
- 2 doses annually
- When do I give it?
- 5 weeks prior to kidding; revaccinate 3 weeks after 1st dose
- What is the minimum age for vaccination?
- 28 weeks
- Where can I find peer-reviewed and technical documents?
Dosage & Administration
Store and transport between 35°F–46°F. Bring to room temperature (59°F–77°F) and shake well before use. Use a clean needle per animal.
All doses must be administered within 12 hours of opening bottle.
Shipping
Available for sale in the US only. Cannot ship to PO Boxes or APO military addresses.
No returns on vaccines and cold products.
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Precautions
Extra Label Drug Usage
Questions? Ask a sheep expert.
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Drenching and Vaccinating
18g x 1" Disposable Needles, pkg. of 10
Item #888012 -Monoject™ needles with K-3 Lancet point for vaccinating and treating livestock. Aluminum and polypropylene ends connect securely with compatible Luer-lock syringes. Packages of 10 or 100.
$3.50 -
Drenching and Vaccinating
18g x 1" Disposable Needles, pkg. of 100
Item #888240 -Monoject™ needles with K-3 Lancet point for vaccinating and treating livestock. Aluminum and polypropylene ends connect securely with compatible Luer-lock syringes. Packages of 10 or 100.
$17.00 -
Tools, Instruments and Supplies
Luer Lock Syringe with Needle (20g x 1"), 3 ml
Item #780201 -Locking style syringe with 1 needle for injections and treatments. Either 12 ml or 3 ml capacity.
$0.60 -
Tools, Instruments and Supplies
Luer Lock Syringe with Needle (18g x 1"), 12 ml
Item #780202 -Locking style syringe with 1 needle for injections and treatments. Either 12 ml or 3 ml capacity.
$1.10 -
Drenching and Vaccinating
Disposable Syringe, luer-lock, 12 mL/cc
Item #888021 -Disposable syringes that are useful for administering one-off vaccinations or treatments to livestock.
$0.45 -
Drenching and Vaccinating
Auto Syringe & Drencher, 6 mL
Item #654400 -Dispense vaccinations, treatments and drench to sheep, goats and other small livestock. Automatically measures dosage.
$45.00 -
Drenching and Vaccinating
Auto Syringe & Drencher, 12.5 mL
Item #654510 -Use this high capacity syringe & drencher to vaccinate or drench your animals for internal parasites.
$46.00 -
Drenching and Vaccinating
Bottle w/Rubber Stopper
Item #654405 -A spare plastic bottle that will fit into the medicine bottle holder, which enables you to be hands free when treating animals.
$3.90 -
Drenching and Vaccinating
Medicine Bottle Holder
Item #654402 -Holds the reservoir for auto drench guns and vaccination tools.
$21.00