Cattle & Buffalo Vaccination Schedule Generator (India NDDB · USA Beef Calves)
Due dates for a calf from its date of birth — FMD, HS, BQ, brucellosis, theileriosis and anthrax on the NDDB schedule (India), or clostridial and IBR/BVD/PI3/BRSV at branding and weaning for beef calves (USA).
Results are calculated in your browser. Always double-check before administering and use your clinical judgement.
How it is calculated
India — NDDB schedule [1]
| Disease | First dose | Booster | Then |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) | 4 months | 1 month after the first dose | Every 6 months |
| Haemorrhagic septicaemia (HS) | 6 months | — | Yearly in endemic areas |
| Black quarter (BQ) | 6 months | — | Yearly in endemic areas |
| Brucellosis | Female calves, 4–8 months | — | Once in a lifetime |
| Theileriosis | 3 months | — | Once only; crossbred and exotic cattle |
| Anthrax | 4 months | — | Yearly in endemic areas |
USA — beef calves (NMSU) [2]
| Timing | Vaccines |
|---|---|
| Branding, 2–4 months (priming) | Clostridial 7-way (8-way if needed) + MLV IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV (or CA intranasal / injectable options) |
| Booster #1: 2–4 weeks before weaning, or at weaning | MLV IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV; Mannheimia/Pasteurella; clostridial optional; deworm |
| Booster #2: 3–4 weeks after booster #1 | MLV IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV; clostridial booster required if H. somni was given at booster #1 |
The full weaning program (two boosters during a 45–60 day weaning period) is the most effective, then the pre-weaning booster program, then priming only ("stripped and shipped") [2]. Consult your local veterinarian before changing an established herd health program [2].
Worked example
Crossbred heifer born 1 Jan 2026 (India): theileriosis 1 Apr, FMD 1 May and 1 Jun, brucellosis 1 May – 1 Sep, HS and BQ 1 Jul 2026.
Frequently asked questions
At what age is the FMD vaccine given to calves in India?
The NDDB schedule gives the first FMD dose at 4 months of age, a booster one month later and then revaccination every 6 months [1].
When are female calves vaccinated against brucellosis?
Once in a lifetime, between 4 and 8 months of age [1].
When should beef calves be vaccinated?
Prime at branding (2–4 months) with a clostridial 7-way and viral IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV vaccine, then booster before or at weaning, with a second booster 3–4 weeks later in a full weaning program [2].
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References
For veterinary professionals. Information supports — never replaces — clinical judgement; always check the current product label and local regulations.