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Botulism
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Organism:Clostridium botulinum. Organism is ingested or absorbed through
wounds. Causes neurologic disease.
DOSAGE:
Annually
4 weeks before foaling
NOTES: Mares in areas of high risk (mostly Kentucky and Ohio) should be vaccinated 1
month prior to foaling to prevent shaker foal syndrome, a neurologic
disease in newborn foals.
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Encephalomyelitis
(EEE,WEE,VEE)
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Insect-bourne neurologic disease that is fatal.
DOSAGE:
Annually
4-6 wks before foaling
NOTES: Mandatory vaccination. Booster every 6 months in risky areas.
Should be administered in spring just before insects appear. Humans can become infected
if not vaccinated.
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Tetanus
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Organism:Clostridium tetani. Organism enters wounds and releases
toxins resulting in neurologic disease. Can be fatal.
DOSAGE:
Annually
4-6 wks before foaling
NOTES: Re-vaccinate if wounded 6 months or more after most
recent booster. Tetanus organism is present in every region.
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Influenza
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Respiratory infection. Signs: fever, depression, nasal discharge, cough.
DOSAGE:
Every 6 months
1 booster 4-6 weeks before foaling
NOTES: Producing & maintaining an effective vaccine is
difficult, since there are many strains of the virus.
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Strangles
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Organism:Streptocuccus equi. Respiratory infection. Signs: fever,
nasal discharge, abscessed lymph nodes under lower jaw.
DOSAGE:
Annually
4-6 wks before foaling
NOTES: Highly contagious.
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Potomac Horse Fever
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Orgamism:Ehrlichia risticii. Severe diarrhea with high rate of fatality.
DOSAGE:
Annually
4-6 wks before foaling
Annually thereafter
NOTES: Only in eastern half of US. Vaccinate every 4 months in high
risk areas. Annually where risk is low. Vaccine is incomplete and short-lived, but
vaccinated animals have a lower mortality rate and less severe signs with the disease.
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Rabies
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Neurologic disease. 100% fatal.
DOSAGE:
Annually
NOTES: [none]
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Rhinopneumonitis
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Equine Herpes Virus. Two strains: EHV-1 and EHV-4.
DOSAGE:
Vaccinate before breeding
5th, 7th & 9th months of gestation
4-6 wks before foaling
NOTES: EHV-4 causes respiratory disease. EHV-1 causes abortion in
pregnant mares, neurologic disease in mature horses, and respiratory disease.
This virus is very widespread.
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Rotavirus
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DOSAGE:
8th, 9th & 10th month of gestation
Booster 30-60 days of gestation
Annual thereafter
NOTES: This vaccination is a cattle drug not
approved for use on horses. Check with your veterinarian before use.
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Equine Viral Arteritis
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Respiratory disease. Signs: high fever, edema, leaky blood vessels. Abortion in preg. mares.
DOSAGE:
Annual
Booster 3-4 wks prior to breeding
NOTES: Only needed if breeding to known carrier stallions. Do not vaccinate
preg. mares the last 2 months of gestation. Check regulations prior to vaccinating.
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NOTE: New vaccines are created frequently. Please check with your veterinarian for
the most updated vaccines and health care schedules. Ask your vet about the new
West Nile Virus vaccine, and the EPM vaccine. This chart is supplied only as an example
of a Foal's Vaccination Schedule. Your horse's vaccination schedule should be tailored
specifically to your horse's needs by your veterinarian.
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