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Vaccination Protocol
 

    Foals
    • First vaccination at 3-4 months of age
    • Booster in 1 month
    • Vaccines:
    1. Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis (Sleeping Sickness), Tetanus Toxoid, Influenza and Rhinopneumonitis. This vaccine is often referred to as: 5-Way
      Note: The 5-Way may be broken down into 2 vaccines and given separately if desired.
      • Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis with Tetanus Toxoid (EWT)
      • Influenza and Rhinopneumonitis (referred to as Flu/Rhino) (FR)
    2. West Nile Virus (WNV)
    3. Streptococcus equi referred to as Strangles (STR)

    Weanlings through Adults
    • Semi-annual Vaccinations: vaccinate every 6 months
    • Vaccines:
    1. Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis (referred to as Sleeping Sickness), Tetanus Toxoid, Influenza and Rhinopneumonitis. This vaccine is often referred to as: 5-Way
      Note: The 5-Way may be broken down into 2 vaccines and given separately if desired.
      • Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis with Tetanus Toxoid (EWT)
      • Influenza and Rhinopneumonitis (referred to as Flu/Rhino) (FR)
    2. West Nile Virus (WNV)
    3. Streptococcus equi referred to as Strangles (STR)

    Pregnant Mares
    • Vaccinate at 5, 7, and 9 months of gestation with Rhinopneumonitis, EHV-1, killed virus
    • Vaccinate one month prior to foaling with:
    1. Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis (referred to as Sleeping Sickness), Tetanus Toxoid, Influenza and Rhinopneumonitis. This vaccine is often referred to as: 5-Way
      Note: The 5-Way may be broken down into 2 vaccines and given separately if desired.
      • Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis with Tetanus Toxoid (EWT)
      • Influenza and Rhinopneumonitis (referred to as Flu/Rhino) (FR)
    2. West Nile Virus (WNV)
    3. Streptococcus equi referred to as Strangles (STR)

    Performance Horses
    • Horses that travel frequently, encounter stressful situations and are exposed to new
    horses on a regular basis should receive:
    1. Semi-annual Vaccinations plus Flu/Rhino (FR) every 3 months.

    Other Vaccines Available
    • Potomac Horse Fever (PHF)
    • Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM)
    • Rabies