7- Who should be vaccinated and when?

Question 1

T/F Older animals still need to be vaccinated every year

Answer 1

False - may have had sufficient doses to get a good immune response

Question 2

What would happen if you vaccinate too young of an animal

Answer 2

The maternally derived antibodies mop up the vaccine so it does not actually cause any immunity

Question 3

Outline the vaccine protocol for distemper, hepatitis and parvovirus?

Answer 3

8 wks, 12wks, 1 year and then every 3 years (4 years)

Question 4

How often does the vaccine against leptospirosis need to be given for dogs?

Answer 4

8 wks, 12 wks, 1 year and then every year

Question 5

How often does a cat need to be vaccinated against ‘cat flu’ (herpesvirus FHV, Calicivirus (FCV)?

Answer 5

8 wks, 12 wks, 1 year and then every year (can be done every 3 if cat is low risk - house cat)

Question 6

How often is Felv vaccine given? (Feline leukaemia virus)

Answer 6

8 wks, 12 wks, 1 year and then every 3 years

Question 7

Describe the vaccination rules for equine influenza under the British horse racing rules?

Answer 7

1st vaccine = 5-6months
2nd vaccine = 4 weeks later
3rd vaccine = 6 weeks later

Boosters must be given within a 365 day period (otherwise needs to be restarted)

If competition needs one every 6 months