What vaccinations do horses need UK?

Regular vaccinations ensure that your horse has maximum protection against infectious diseases in the UK that can cause serious, and sometimes fatal, illness. We strongly recommend that all equines are vaccinated against equine influenza and tetanus.

How often do horses need vaccinations UK?

How often? A primary course of two vaccinations given four to six weeks apart, followed by a booster 12 months later. Subsequent vaccinations can be given at two yearly intervals.

What vaccines do a horse need?

The AAEP considers the “core vaccines” which all horses should have regardless of their age or use to be Rabies vaccine, Encephalitis/Tetanus vaccine, and West Nile Virus vaccine. Many horses, based on their age and use, should also be vaccinated for the respiratory diseases- Influenza, Rhinopneumonitis, and Strangles.

What is the 5 in 1 vaccine for horses?

A five way provides protection against EEE, WEE, Tetanus, Influenza and Equine Herpesvirus (“rhinopneumonitis”), and a “6-way” contains all 5 components of a 5-Way, plus West Nile.

What shots do horses need every year?

Again, ALL horses should receive the core vaccines (rabies, EEE/WEE, tetanus, and West Nile Virus). The risk-based vaccines will depend on if your horse travels, your geographic location, breeding status, and other considerations.

When should I vaccinate my horse?

Broodmares should be vaccinated 4–6 wk before foaling. Foals from vaccinated mares should be vaccinated at 6 and 7 mo of age and again at 12 mo of age. Foals from unvaccinated mares should be vaccinated at 3, 4, and 12 mo of age. All adult horses should be vaccinated annually.

What is the schedule for vaccinations in horses?

The initial course is 2 vaccinations 4 weeks apart, with the first booster vaccination 12 months later and additional vaccinations every 1-3 years thereafter. Vaccination is highly recommended for all horses.

Do horses need a tetanus shot every year?

Vaccinate annually for tetanus, unless the horse is wounded or undergoes surgery more than six months after receiving the initial tetanus vaccination. In this case, revaccinate immediately at the time of injury or surgery.

What shots do horses need and how often?

Summary. To recap, your horse should at least receive EWT/WN and Rabies vaccinations once a year. In general, we recommend that your horse receive EWT/WN, PHF/Rabies, Strangles, and Flu/Rhino in the Spring, and PHF and Flu/Rhino in the Fall.

What is in a 7 way equine vaccine?

7-way protection: West Nile + 3-way Sleeping Sickness + Tet + Flu + Rhino. Safe for use in horses 4 months of age or older. Safe for use in pregnant mares. Contains Kentucky Lineage (KY/95), Florida sublineage clade 1 (OH/03) and Eurasian Newmarket/2/93 (NM 2/93) equine influenza starins.

What is in a 4 way shot for horses?

Typically, a “4-way”(EEE/WEE, Tetanus, Influenza) vaccine is administered to pasture horses and foals. A “5-way” (EEE/WEE, Tetanus, Influenza, and Rhino) vaccine is administered to 4-H, exhibition, and breeding or boarding barn horses.

What vaccines do horses need every year?