BfT, BRS Add Calf Vaccination Module to Cattle Health Platform
Berlin – November 06, 2026 -- Germany's animal health association BfT and the national cattle and pig federation BRS have added a calf vaccination module to their joint information platform Gesundes Kalb | Gesunde Kuh, bringing the platform to six topic modules for dairy farmers.
New module covers immunity, pathogens and diagnostics
The module provides structured information on vaccination basics, the developing immune system, relevant pathogens and suitable diagnostics. It addresses vaccination of both cow and calf against typical respiratory and diarrhea pathogens, which can strengthen the immune defenses of young animals.
It also covers the conditions that determine vaccination success: environmental factors, biosecurity, housing systems and the particular challenges of moving animals to new pens.