LIVESTOCK VACCINES: Common issues and solutions FARM & RANCH | www.piercearrowinc.com

Ranch and Farm work is hard work. Since 1976 PIERCE has been creating and innovating products to assist folks in their work. The livestock business particularly the cattle business is a fickle beast. Working and caring for living animals is hard, but also rewarding. Your work contributes to feed the world. We want to protect your asset and your mission. The following is a guide to showcase problems you’re well aware of and face each season. We look at statistics about these issues and a possible solution. Thank you for your time. I know it’s yours, and it’s valuable. JEFF P

PROBLEM 1 MAINTAINING CORRECT TEMPERATURE “Studies from University of Arkansas, University of Nevada and University of Idaho have indicated that veterinary vaccine product efficacy is at risk due to improper handling and storage by vaccine retailers and livestock producers.” 1 Many studies show that

SOLUTION 1 VaxMate includes: a programmable thermometer for temperature monitoring. Once set, the alarm will sound when the temperature falls above or below the setting. We recommend setting it between

PROBLEM 2 EXPOSING VACCINE TO ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT FROM THE SUN OR TO EXTREME TEMPERATURES... less efficacious and even

SOLUTION 2 VaxMate’s one-of-a-kind stainless steel syringe holders keeps vaccines out of the elements between injections.

PROBLEM 3 ON A HOT DAY A STYROFOAM COOLER USED CHUTE SIDE WILL GET ABOVE TEMPERATURE RANGE QUICKLY.

SOLUTION 3 The rotomolded plastic cooler maintains temperature more efficiently than a regular cooler.

PROBLEM 4 REPEATED OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE COOLER RELEASES THE COOL AIR CHANGING THE TEMPERATURE.

SOLUTION 4 The material the VaxMate is made of, the stainless steel metal tray and stainless steel syringe holders are all combatants to the elements to prevent vaccine degradation.

PROBLEM 5 CHUTE SIDE COOLERS REQUIRE NEW ICE CONSTANTLY.

SOLUTION 5 When properly stocked with ice packs, VaxMate will keep ice for days longer than a traditional cooler.

PROBLEM 6 USING THE SAME VACCINE GUN FOR DIFFERENT VACCINES.

SOLUTION 6 VaxMate includes 3 holders for live vaccine with color coordination to ensure the varied vaccine is easily identifiable.

PROBLEM 7 PRACTICE GOOD SANITATION OF EQUIPMENT AND THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT.

SOLUTION 7 VaxMate is leak proof, food grade and corrosion resistant. Clean up is quick and easy just requires a 2:1 ratio bleach scrub down in-between uses.

PROBLEM 8 “PROPER DISPOSAL OF ANIMAL HEALTH PRODUCTS IS AS IMPORTANT AS PROPER USE DUE TO Environmental Contamination, PARTICULARITY OF HAZARDOUS BIOLOGICAL WASTE NEAR WATER.

SOLUTION 8 Sharps container available for proper vaccine disposal.

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