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Vaccination Programs
Equine Vaccination Recommendations:
Core Vaccines:
It is recommended that all horses be vaccinated for the following diseases:
- Eastern Encephalomyelitis (Sleeping Sickness)
- Western Encephalomyelitis (Sleeping Sickness)
- West Nile Virus
- Tetanus
- Rabies
Risk Based Vaccines:
Horses exposed to other horses at boarding facilities, shows, rodeos, trail rides or other events may benefit from additional protection from contagious upper respiratory diseases. Recommended vaccinations include:
- Equine Influenza
- Rhinopneumonitis
- Strangles
Horses living near natural water sources may need vaccination against:
- Potomac Horse Fever
Protection against abortion is recommended to vaccinate mares at 3, 5, 7, and 9 months of gestation against:
- Rhinopneumonitis
General Guidelines:
Vaccination should begin at 4-6 months of age in foals followed by a booster vaccination in 3-4 weeks and then annually thereafter.
Let us help you determine what vaccination plan fits best for your individual horse.