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Autogenous vs. commercial vaccines: Exploring the trade-offs

As cattle producers continue to evolve herd health and disease management practices, the use of an autogenous vaccine is sometimes considered. Some examples of autogenous vaccines include pinkeye or bovine respiratory disease (BRD) vaccines.

April 30, 2026

John Pollreisz

As producers and veterinarians consider vaccination programs, it’s important to understand the key differences between autogenous and commercial vaccines.

Customizing animal health disease prevention

Autogenous vaccines are another tool for producers to use in their herd health programs. They offer tailored protocols to the specific needs of a herd.

November 6, 2025

Jason Anderson

Technology intersects many segments of agriculture with applications extending into animal health for prevention, detection and treatment of illness. Many of the newer tools are aimed at blending data collection, analysis and specialized interventions.

The importance of strain variation in vaccines

Vaccination stimulates immunity specific to the strains in the vaccine you are using. If the strains of the pathogens challenging your cattle don’t match the strains in the vaccine, you may not get the protection you want.

May 30, 2024

Randy Shirbroun

Have you, or a cattle producer friend, ever encountered a situation where you vaccinated your cow herd against rotavirus scours but still had problems with rotavirus scours? What about experiencing a Histophilus somni (H. somni) break in pens of vaccinated feedlot calves? Or Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis)? Or pinkeye?

Implementing an autogenous vaccine for pinkeye: It’s so easy, even an academic vet can do it

Pinkeye development, treatment and prevention, and how to create and implement an autogenous vaccine.

April 17, 2024

Jessica McArt

A vet shares her experiences creating and implementing an autogenous vaccine for pinkeye, along with tips for treatment and prevention.

Economics of vaccinating for pinkeye

August 24, 2021

Robert Fears

Pinkeye can erode profits due to treatment costs and production losses. Although vaccine efficacy has not been verified by field research studies, a case study in Alabama indicates good control with custom-made vaccines.