Vira Shield
Vira Shield
As a research-proven, safe and powerful line of inactivated vaccines, Vira Shield® provides comprehensive protection against up to 13 respiratory and reproductive pathogens. Plus, research has shown that Vira Shield allows cows to have improved reproductive performance.¹ Which means you can stress less knowing your herd will be protected and can maintain production.
Dosage
5 mL
Key Benefits:
- Stress less about conception rates with a 6.5% higher first-service conception rate compared to a competitive modified-live virus vaccine1
- Stress less about disease with comprehensive protection against up to 13 respiratory and reproductive pathogens
- Stress less about stress. Vira Shield is easy to implement in any management program or whole-herd protocol
Why Choose Vira Shield?
Vira Shield provides the most comprehensive protection available against up to 13 different respiratory and reproductive pathogens. Vira Shield is safe for use in all cattle, even pregnant cows and calves nursing pregnant cows. Vira Shield is available with five-way leptospirosis protection, including protection against Leptospira hardjo‑bovis, which is the most common strain in the U.S.2
Stress less about conception rates, disease and stress itself. All with Vira Shield.
Plus, up to eight months protection against Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR).3
Up to 13 respiratory and reproductive pathogens.
Any management program or whole-herd protocol.
Stress Less
Where does peace of mind come from? From knowing your cows are protected against up to 13 respiratory and reproductive pathogens. From knowing conception will be less complicated. From Vira Shield giving you Control Without Complication.®
| Vira Shield 6+VL5 HB Somnus | Triangle® 10 HB | Cattle Master GOLD® FP® 5 L5 | |
| Comprehensive No. of antigens available | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| Respiratory Coverage Effective against the following pathogens: | |||
| BVD Type 1 | K | K | K |
| BVD Type 2 | K | K | K |
| IBR | K | K | MLV |
| PI3 | K | K | MLV |
| BRSV | K | K | MLV |
| Reproductive Coverage Effective against the following pathogens: | |||
| Leptospira (5-way) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| L. hardjo-bovis | ✓ | Cross-protection only | |
| C. (Vibrio) fetus | ✓ | ||
| H. somni | ✓ |
K = Killed Virus, MLV = Modified Live Virus
From Injection To Antigen
Learn about the science behind Vira Shield that activates the acquired immune response. Vira Shield produces strong humoral immunity, and research shows that Vira Shield also creates cell-mediated immunity in addition to a humoral response.4
To learn more about how Vira Shield delivers Control Without Complication, contact your herd health veterinarian or Elanco representative. To find a representative, please call 1‑800‑364‑2014.
Important Information
Learn about Vira Shield indications, directions and safety precautions.
Indications
Directions
Precautions
Indications
Vira Shield 6 VL5 HB Somnus has been shown to be effective for the vaccination of healthy cattle against disease caused by Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) Type 1 and 2, Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR), Bovine Parainfluenza3 (PI3), Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus (BRSV), Campylobacter (Vibrio) fetus, L. canicola, L. grippotyphosa, L. hardjo-prajitno, L. icterohaemorrhagiae and L. pomona.
The duration of immunity for BVD Type 2 is at least 11 months and for C. fetus and L. hardjo‑bovis is at least 12 months. The durations of immunity for the other antigens in this product has not been determined.
For more information regarding efficacy and safety data, see productdata.aphis.usda.gov. This product is safe for use in pregnant cows and heifers.
Downloadable Resources
Looking for more information? Access these resources or contact your Elanco representative. To find a representative, please call 1‑800‑364‑2014.
For all vaccine products: The label contains complete use information, including cautions and warnings. Always read, understand and follow the label and use directions.