Show Notes
In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Jody Wade, Senior Professional Services Veterinarian at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, explains how early calf vaccination, colostrum management, and proper timing influence immunity and health outcomes. He shares practical strategies for improving vaccine response, reducing disease risk, and strengthening herd performance through better management decisions. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Immunization is a critical outcome of vaccination programs, since unprotected cattle are more likely to become sick and reduce buyer confidence."
Meet the guest: Dr. Jody Wade https://www.linkedin.com/in/jody-wade-01511114/ earned his DVM and Animal Sciences degree and built a career focused on beef cattle health, working in private practice and industry. As Senior Professional Services Veterinarian at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, he supports producers with vaccination protocols, disease management, and herd health strategies. His work centers on improving cattle immunity and performance.
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What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:33) Introduction (05:36) Vaccine pitfalls (07:23) Colostrum role (08:50) Early vaccination (15:57) Disease targets (19:30) Immune response (28:39) Final Questions
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