Horse vaccination
Currently there are 6 viral and bacterial diseases in horses which can be protected by vaccination.Influenza (Flu)
Tetanus
Equine Herpes Virus 1 & 4
Rotavirus
Equine Arteritis
Strangles
INFLUENZA
Most equestrian bodies advise following the vaccination protocol laid down by the Horseracing Regulatory Authority:
Primary vaccination course of 3
1st Vaccination
2nd Vaccination after 21 - 92 days
3rd Vaccination after 150 - 215 days
Booster vaccinations
Then annual boosters within 365 days
N.B. - The FEI require an influenza vaccination within 6 months of the last vaccination.
TETANUS
Frequency depends on the vaccine used.
Primary vaccination course of 2
1st Vaccination
2nd Vaccination after 4-6 weeks
Booster vaccinations
Booster vaccinations given every 1-3 years, depending on the vaccine used
Duvaxyn - every year
Prequenza - every 2 years
Proteque - every year
Equip - every 3 years
EQUINE HERPES VIRUS
Primary vaccination course of 2
1st Vaccination
2nd Vaccination after 4-6 weeks
Booster vaccinations
Every 6 months
Pregnant mares vaccinated at 5-7-9 months of pregnancy
ROTAVIRUS
Pregnant mares vaccinated at 6-8-10 months of pregnancy
EQUINE ARTERITIS
Primary vaccination course of 2
1st Vaccination
2nd Vaccination after 3 - 6 weeks
Booster vaccinations
Booster vaccinations at 6 monthly intervals
STRANGLES
Primary vaccination course of 3
1st Vaccination
2nd Vaccination after 2 weeks
3rd Vaccination after 2 more weeks
Booster vaccinations
Every year or 6 months when risk is high