Sheep Vaccine Protocols

Vaccines for Lambs:                                       

Tasvax 8(for Clostridial protection)

Lambs from Unvaccinated Ewes: 
Initially at 8 weeks of age and booster in 6 weeks.
-in closed flocks: repeat booster annually.
-in open/show flocks: revaccinate every 6  months.

Lambs from Vaccinated Ewes:
Initially at 10-12 weeks of age and booster in 6 weeks.
-in closed flocks: repeat booster annually.
-in open/show flocks: revaccinate every 6  months.



Caseous Lymphadenitis prevention

For lambs from both vaccinated and unvaccinated ewes:
Vaccine can be made by independent lab.

Chlamydia Psittaci Bacterin (for prevention of enzootic abortion caused by Chlamydia Psittaci)
For lambs from both vaccinated and unvaccinated ewes:
Not required until animal enters the breeding program.

Coxevac (for the prevention of Q fever)
For lambs from both vaccinated and unvaccinated ewes:
Initially at 3 months of age and booster in 3 weeks. Do not give with other vaccines.

Imrab Large Animal (for Rabies)
For lambs from both vaccinated and unvaccinated ewes:
Initially at 3 months of age.  Given by Veterinarian.

Vaccines for Ewes that have never been vaccinated or with previous vaccines:

Tasvax 8 (for Clostridial protection)
Ewes never been vaccinated:
Initial dose followed by a booster in 6 weeks.
-in closed flocks:  ideally an annual vaccine 2-3 weeks before lambing.
- in open/show  flocks:
revaccinate every 6 months

Ewes with previous vaccines:
-in closed flocks:  ideally an annual vaccine 2-3 weeks before lambing.
-in open/show flocks:  revaccinate every 6 months.  

Caseous Lymphadenitis prevention
For both vaccinated and unvaccinated ewes, this vaccine can be made at an independant lab

Chlamydia Psittaci Bacterin (for prevention of enzootic abortion caused by Chlamydia Psittaci)
For not previously vaccinated ewes:
Vaccinate 60 days prior to breeding and booster in 30 days.
For previously vaccinated ewes:
Given annually 30 days before breeding.
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Coxevac (for the prevention of Q Fever)
For not previously vaccinated ewes:
Two  doses given 3 weeks apart with the primary course completed by 3 weeks before AI or mating.  Do not give with other vaccines.
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For previously vaccinated ewes:
Given annually 3 weeks before breeding.  Do not give with other vaccines.

Imrab Large Animal (for Rabies)
Initial vaccine followed by a booster in one year then every 3 years. Given by Veterinarian.
Vaccinate one year after 1st vaccine and then every 3 years.  Given by Veterinarian.

Discuss with your vet the disease risks on your farm to establish an appropriate vaccine protocol for your farm.