I have posted a chart in the barn for owners to check off which vaccinations they would like their horse to receive this year. If you don't remember, and just want to repeat last year, there is a check box for that too!
Please remember that E/W/T is required. I would also strongly recommend flu/rhino as well this year, as it does provide some protection against the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1), which has mutated to create a neurological form that can cause severe issues including death.
Horses usually contract EHV as young horses, but can carry the virus in their system to become ill again when under stress (such as long trips or shows). The virus can mutate to form the neurological form which is extremely contagious and easily transmitted. This means that show horses, and horses that travel are at higher risk, but that in theory, even a closed herd can be affected by EHV-1.
Strangles vaccine is also recommended, but Westnile is up to individual owners.
Vaccinations will be done beginning of April, and mid April (depending on our vet's recommendation we will vaccinate for some things one day, then the rest a separate day to limit the risks of reactions). Any boosters needed will be booked as required.
Owners are welcome to vaccinate their own horse, but please keep in mind that should your horse have a reaction to the vaccine, or get sick despite the vaccine, the maker of the vaccine will take some liability for treating your horse ONLY if the vaccine was administered by a vet.
Karen
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