How to Prevent Clostridium with Vaccines

As cattle start to be turned out to pasture, it’s a good time to think about how to deal with clostridium and the problems it can bring to your operation. Having a solid clostridial vaccine strategy will help you prevent and manage issues for your herd.

Discover the different types of clostridium, clostridium prevention methods, and clostridium treatment strategies below.

What Is Clostridium?
Clostridium is a large spore forming gram positive bacteria. It can produce endotoxin which causes severe tissue damage. Both black leg and tetanus are the result of endotoxins that are produced from bacteria.

The main types of clostridium to look for in cattle include:

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