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ImmuCell Corporation First Defense®

By ImmuCell Corporation

Last reviewed: February 2026

Compare First Defense® pricing, features, and alternatives. Learn how ImmuCell Corporation's Calf Care solution stacks up for dairy operations.

Guide to First Defense by ImmuCell Corporation.

Key Features

  • Immediate Protection: Works right after administration
  • Oral Gel: Easy to give
  • Proven Antibodies: Targets E.coli K99, coronavirus
  • Complements Colostrum: Adds to maternal immunity

Advanced Features

  • First Defense Tri-Shield: Broader protection option

Ideal For

Farm Types: All dairies

Competitive Advantages

What sets First Defense® apart from alternatives:

  • Immediate protection
  • Easy administration
  • Proven results
  • Complements colostrum

Pricing Information

Here is the pricing information for First Defense®:

Approximately $8-10 per dose. Volume discounts available through distributors.

Pricing Model: Per-dose purchase through veterinary distributors

Prices verified Q1 2024. Must be given within first 12-24 hours of life.

Pros & Considerations

Advantages:
  • Immediate
  • Easy
  • Proven
Considerations:
  • Per-calf cost

ROI & Value Proposition

Understanding the return on investment for First Defense®:

Implementation & Setup

How to implement First Defense® on your dairy operation:

Implementation Timeline: First hours of life

Training & Support

Training and support options available for First Defense®:

Support Channels:

    Buying Considerations

    Important factors to consider when evaluating First Defense®:

    • Scours incidence
    • Colostrum quality
    • Budget

    Evaluation Questions

    Key questions to consider when evaluating First Defense®:

    1. What is your calf scours rate?
    2. What do you give at birth now?

    Market Overview

    About ImmuCell Corporation

    Learn more about ImmuCell Corporation and their complete product lineup on their company profile page.

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