Vaccines
As spring approaches and you start to think about vaccinating your horse(s) we recommend a refresher on the vaccines available. Here, we will just discuss what vaccines are recommended. Later posts will delve in to each disease and when you should vaccinate and how often. If you would like, check out this link at the website for the American Association of Equine Practitioners for adult and foal vaccination charts.
Core vaccines are those that are considered essential for all horses due to the high risk of potential infection. These vaccines are also highly effective.
- Tetanus
- Eastern/Western Encephalomyelitis
- West Nile Virus
- Rabies
Risk based vaccines are chosen for a horse(s) depending on their risk. This could vary by location, age, gender, use and more. The vaccines below are listed in alphabetical order for ease.
- Anthrax
- Botulism
- Equine Herpesvirus (Rhinopneumonitis)
- Equine Rhinitis A (conditional license)
- Equine Viral Arteritis
- Influenza
- Potomac Horse Fever
- Streptococcus equi (Strangles)
Please call or e-mail Dr. Oliver with any questions. Check back in for more posts on the different diseases.