Many studies indicate preconditioning leads to financial rewards for cattle feeders. However, as more studies are conducted, research proves a financial gain also exists for producers who implement a preconditioning program.

The following is Pharmco’s 2015 Preconditioning/Weaning Protocol.

Preconditioning (2 to 3 weeks before weaning)

1. 5-Way Viral with Pasteurella
• Option 1:
• INFORCE™ 3
• ONE SHOT® BVD
• Option 2:
• BOVI-SHIELD GOLD ONE SHOT™
2. 7-Way Clostridial with Haemophilus
• ULTRABAC® 7/SOMUBAC®
3. +/- Dewormer
• DECTOMAX® Injectable Solution
4. Fly Control
• CyLence®
5. Castration (if it wasn’t done at turnout)

Weaning

1. 5-Way Viral with Pasteurella Booster
• BOVI-SHIELD GOLD ONE SHOT™
2. Haemophilus Booster
• Somubac
3. Dewormer
• Injectable Dectomax
• Valbazen (if used before a hard freeze)
4. Implant
• Synovex S (or H) or Choice (depends on your feeding protocol)