Vaccinations Flashcards
What are the core vaccines?
Tetanus
EEE/WEE
WNV
Rabies
Previously vaccinated horses are vaccinated for tetanus
annually
after penetrating injury or prior to surgery if last dose was over six months previously
If a horse is lacking vaccination history, it receives tetanus vaccination
in a 2-dose series
2nd dose 4-6 weeks after first
Previously vaccinated horses are vaccinated for EEE/WEE
annually
spring, prior to onset of vector season
If a horse is lacking vaccination history, it receives EEE / WEE vaccination
in a 2-dose series
(2nd dose 4-6 weeks after first)
revaccinate prior to next vector season
Special considerations for EEE / WEE vaccination
consider 6 month revaccination interval for horses residing in endemic areas and immunocompromised horses
Previously vaccinated horses are vaccinated for WNV
annually in the spring
3 types of WNV vaccine
Inactivated whole virus
recombinant canary pox
Inactivated flavivirus chimera
all 2-dose vaccines
Special considerations for WNV vaccination
consider 6-month revaccination for horses who are
- residing in endemic areas
- juvenile (15yrs)
- immunocompromised
Broodmares receive core vaccine boosters
4-6 weeks pre-partum
Previously vaccinated horses are vaccinated for rabies
Annually
Broodmare considerations for rabies vaccination
May be given prior to breeding instead of 4-6 wks pre-partum
If a horse is lacking vaccination history, it receives rabies vaccination
In an annual single dose
Previously vaccinated horses are vaccinated for Anthrax
annually
If a horse is lacking vaccination history, it receives anthrax vaccination
in a 2-dose series,
2nd dose 3-4 weeks after first