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Ranch Health: Cattle Vaccination Best Practices
Friday, 17 April, 2026
If you’ve ever helped work cattle and thought, “I hope I’m doing this right,” this episode is for you.This episode is an audio replay of a recorded webinar from the Rural Resilience series. As you listen, you may hear references to visual demonstrations and slides. If you’d like to follow along or watch the full webinar, you can view the video replay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEVQMhK5448&list=PL4o5WDFewKec-Wb2Wq09nTgdeTwf4vUV-&index=3Healthy herds are the foundation of a resilient ranch. In this session, Dr. Katie Rein of Crazy Mountain Veterinary Service shares practical, hands-on guidance for livestock vaccination.Dr. Rein walks through the fundamentals with clear, field-ready instruction you can apply right away. Whether you're working cattle every day or stepping in to help when needed, this episode is designed to build confidence and improve outcomes in the chute and beyond.You’ll hear straightforward guidance on choosing the right needle, administering injections correctly, and avoiding common mistakes that can impact both animal health and meat quality.This episode is especially helpful for ranch hands, interns, family members who assist with livestock care, and experienced producers looking for a solid refresher.In this episode, you’ll learn: How to choose the correct needle length and gauge Where to give injections for animal health and carcass quality The difference between subcutaneous and intramuscular injections Practical tips for safe, effective, low-stress vaccination Common mistakes—and how to avoid them About the Guest: Dr. Katie Rein grew up on her family’s ranch near Melville, Montana, land her family has stewarded since 1893. She earned her undergraduate degree from Montana State University and her veterinary degree from Washington State University, followed by an internship in Large Animal Medicine at Texas A&M University.After practicing at Harlowton Veterinary Clinic, she founded Crazy Mountain Veterinary Service, where she focuses on delivering practical, field-ready care to livestock producers.About the Series: This episode is part of the Rural Resilience series from the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance. Now in its sixth year, the series highlights practical skills and applied knowledge that support working lands and the communities who care for them.Support the showThe Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) is a rancher-led, grassroots organization, dedicated to improving the quality of life for rural communities throughout the Northern Great Plains. Through collaborative conservation projects, rancher education events, and local community outreach, RSA works to strengthen our rural community, economy, and culture for generations to come.For more on the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, head to www.RanchStewards.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Your feedback is always welcome. Email info@ranchstewards.org. Want to support our mission? Visit www.ranchstewards.org/support.
