Recommended Vaccinations for Horses and Foals:
Vaccinations
Foals
At birth, if mare did not receive a Tetanus booster within the last 60 days prior to foaling, foal should receive a Tetanus antitoxin. Navel should be dipped with Nolvasan several times the first day.
Beginning at 3 months of age, the foal should be dewormed and its vaccination program started.
Between 4 and 6 months of age, the foal should receive an initial vaccination of the following: EWT and West Nile Virus, Rhino/Flu, Rabies, and Pinnacle (Strangles Vaccine). Each vaccine should be boostered one month after administration. (Strangles Booster 2-3 weeks)
Example:
3 months- EWT (Sleeping Sickness/Tetanus) and West Nile Virus Rabies
3 months and 2 Weeks old- Rhino/Flu Pinnacle (Strangles)
4 months- EWT Booster, WNV Booster Rabies Booster Pinnacle Booster
4 months and 2 Weeks- Rhino/Flu Booster
Between 6 and 12 months, it is also recommended to booster the vaccinations above.
Adult Horses
Annual vaccinations for adult horses include:
EWT (Annually)
West Nile Virus (Annually)
Rabies (Annually)
Pinnacle (Annually)
Rhino/Flu (At least every six months)
Protection from this vaccine lasts 3-4 months.
Should be boostered 2-3 weeks prior to exposure to outside horses. (i.e.; shows, trail rides, etc.)
Potomac Horse Fever (Bi-annually)
Pregnant Mares – At 5, 7, and 9 months of pregnancy, a mare should receive a Pneumabort K vaccine to protect against Rhino induced abortions. Within 60 days prior to foaling, the mare should receive an EWT.
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Dr. Rick R. Smith and the Equine Clinic Staff