Therapeutics 2

Question 1

where to vax horse

Answer 1

triangle between scapula, nucular ligament

Question 2

most common vax

Answer 2

equine influenza

Question 3

vaccine schedule

Answer 3

21-60d
120-180d
booster within 1year

Question 4

when to booster preg horses for tetanus

Answer 4

6w prior to parturition

Question 5

when to vax breeding mares for EHV

Answer 5

5, 7, 9 months of pregnancy (reduces abortion risk)

Question 6

does strangles vax affect serology testing

Answer 6

no

Question 7

describe cyathostome infection

Answer 7

young/geriatric horses:
mass emergence late winter ==>
colitis, D

Question 8

what does FWEC not detect? what is it good for detecting?

Answer 8

encysted strongyle
tapeworm

strongyle, ascarid

Question 9

describe targeted strategic worming strategy

Answer 9

Spring to Autumn:
tx those w more than 200 epg on FWEC
AND those under 2yo

Question 10

things that can lead to anthelmintic resistence

Answer 10

only using one drug class
not leaving refugia
interval worming
poor dosing

Question 11

should you routinely worm foals

Answer 11

yes, start from 4-6w

Question 12

which wormer can you use for redworms

Answer 12

moxidectin

Question 13

which wormers are good for foals

Answer 13

fenbendazole
pyrantel

Question 14

which wormer is used for tapeworms

Answer 14

praziquantel

Question 15

which worm do we have a good ELIZA test for

Answer 15

tapeworm