1: In-practice procedures Flashcards
What is a problem with premature lactation?
Lose colostrum
When should you vaccinate a breeding mare?
Prior to pregnancy and 4-6 weeks before foaling
When should you move a mare to the foaling location?
4-6 weeks before foaling
At what age do you vaccinate a foal?
4-6 months
What’s the problems with vaccinating a foal at 4 months?
Lower immune response, may have to add a third vaccine as too many maternal antibodies still remain
Why is keeping a horse alone not a reason not to vaccinate?
Flu is airborne for 5km
Which non-pathogenic virus can have viral genes inserted so specific viral proteins can be produced?
Canary pox
For how many days preceding a competition or entry to a competition stables can you NOT vaccinate?
7 days
Under Jockey Club rules, how many days must a vaccine be given within?
365 days
How often must horses competing in FEI competitions be vaccinated?
6 months +/- 21 days
What is the primary vaccination course?
2 injections 4-6 weeks apart
How quickly does tetanus antitoxin take effect and last?
Immediate but temporary
What clinical signs does herpesvirus usually cause?
Respiratory disease
At what time points should you vaccinate to prevent abortion storms due to EHV?
Months 5, 7 and 9
Which kind of clinical signs is the EHV vaccine not effective against?
Neurologic disease
