Vaccinations (w/c 20/10/14) Flashcards
Core vaccinations for dog
Core: DHP and rabies in endemic areas
Non Core: L, Pi
Core vaccinations for cat
CHP.
Non Core: FeLV!!!
Primary vaccination course
3 injections
8 weeks, 12 weeks and 16 weeks
Post vaccine serology recommended in dogs
Which breeds are known to have a poor vaccine response
Dobermann and Rottweiler’s are known to have a poor vaccine response. Serology? Or give 3rd dose at 16 weeks
Passive vaccination of horses
Hypermune- equine plasma for FPT
Tetanus antitoxin (if high risk e.g. cut leg)
Rotavirus of preg mare for MDA to transfer
Active immunisation
Equine influenza (first dose at 6 months) - tot 3 injec
Tetanus toxoid: total 2 injections
Equine herpes (1 and 4)
Also WNV, EVA, Strangles
Jockey club rules on Influenza vaccination
2 injections 21 - 92 days apart (WITH TETANUS) and the third (just influenza) 150 - 215 days later
Total 3 injections
What is important to remember about serological testing for infectious disease
REMEMBER LAG PHASE.
Need 2 negative samples separated by a period to ensure the animal hasn’t been exposed to pathogen. Taken 2-3 weeks apart
First antibody to be produced is __-
IgM is first antibody to be produced then IgG.
High IgM concentration is indicative of recent infection.
Dogs with neurological disease, myostitis or pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) might be worth considering serology for
Toxoplasma gonddii (IgM = recent infection) or Neospora caninum
Dogs with acute kidney disease might consider serology for
Leptospira spp.
Which common burrowing mite that infects dogs can serology be used for
Scabies serology can be used to aid diagnosis of sarcoptic mange.
Why does care need to be taken when interpreting serology for FIP
FIP= Cornoavirus
The serological test does not differentiate between exposure to enteric coronavirus and progression to FIP.
Titre of >640 = consistent with disease
