Virbac adds respiratory and reproductive vaccines to lineupVirbac adds respiratory and reproductive vaccines to lineup

Four BOVIGEN™ Platinum Vaccines help protect cattle against common challenges.

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January 31, 2025

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Virbac is expanding its US cattle range of products with four vaccines.

Virbac is expanding its US cattle range of products with four vaccines — BOVIGEN ™ Platinum 5, BOVIGEN ™ Platinum 5 L5, BOVIGEN ™ Platinum 3 and BOVIGEN ™ Platinum 3 LP Vaccines. All four vaccines protect against key respiratory viruses, while BOVIGEN Platinum 5 L5 and 3 LP vaccines add bacterial protection against leptospirosis.

“The value of every calf, replacement heifer and cow in your operation increases tenfold when supplies are tight. These vaccines protect against respiratory and reproductive challenges, helping you maintain a healthy herd,” says Dr. Fabrice Payot, Virbac vice president of new business.

BOVIGEN ™ Platinum 5 Vaccine is effective for weaned calves as part of preconditioning, value-add and replacement-heifer development programs, as well as mature cattle. It protects against the country's most prevalent strains of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVD)including Types 1 and 2. 1, 2 Additional protection includes infectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus (IBR), bovine parainfluenza 3 virus (PI3 ) and bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV).

BOVIGEN L5 Vaccine offers the same 5-way respiratory protection as the BOVIGEN Platinum 5 Vaccine with the addition of bacterial protection against abortion-causing Leptospira canicola, Leptospira grippotyphosa, Leptospira hardjo, Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae and Leptospira pomona. It also provides cross-protection against Leptospira hardjo-bovis.

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Virbac’s BOVIGEN™ Platinum 3 is ideal for use in feedyards at processing or revaccination. This vaccine delivers comprehensive protection against the most prevalent strains of BVD and IBR in times when exposure to other respiratory viruses is less likely.

BOVIGEN Platinum 3 LP Vaccine marries the power of the BOVIGEN Platinum 3 Vaccine with added protection against Leptospira pomona, making it ideal for feedyards, beef-on-dairy calves or calf ranches.

Beef-on-dairy calves account for 7% of cattle on feed and are projected to increase to 15% by 2026. 3 Beef-on-dairy calves have an increased susceptibility to lepto, so the BOVIGEN Platinum L5 and BOVIGEN Platinum 3 LP Vaccines are especially effective.

All of these modified-live viral vaccines are available in 50-dose vials and dosed at 2 milliliters (mL) subcutaneously to meet Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) standards. 4 The BOVIGEN Platinum 5 and BOVIGEN Platinum 5 L5 Vaccines are also available in 10-dose vials.

There are two bottles (vaccine and diluent) included for each vaccine and color-coded for ease of use. The color coding makes it easy to keep products straight if multiple products are in use, depending on your operation’s vaccination needs. Each signature color can be found on the viral cake and the corresponding diluent.

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“We are excited to expand our growing portfolio in an area that prioritizes animal well-being by preventing disease. Our U.S. team is made of cattle professionals who understand your problems firsthand and work hard to anticipate your needs,” says Giovanni Abbruzzini, Virbac CEO and president of North America.

Virbac is partnering with manufacturer Diamond Animal Health to bring these vaccines to market.

“Our partnership with Diamond Animal Health is a great pairing of companies with more than 100 years of combined experience. Diamond Animal Health is recognized by the entire industry and has an excellent track record of consistent supply and proven safety,” Payot says.

The BOVIGEN ™ Platinum vaccine line is manufactured in America at the Diamond Animal Health Des Moines, Iowa, facility.

These vaccines are available now. Learn more about BOVIGEN ™ Platinum Vaccines at https://us.virbac.com/home/cattle/vaccination.html.

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