An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure!
– Virus is spread by mosquitoes
– Causes neurological signs and is often fatal
– Infected mosquitoes also pose a threat to humans, but humans cannot contract the disease from infected horses
– We recommend all horses receive the initial series of the vaccine (2 shots 30 days apart) and annually in the spring thereafter. Vaccination in 4-6 months may be required depending on prevalence of disease and the mosquito population.
– Caused by a bacteria which is rapidly spread from horse to horse, usually via respiratory secretions
– Results in fever, swollen lymph nodes, nasal discharge, difficulty breathing and swallowing, depression and, if severe, can cause death
– This bacteria can survive for 30 days in water and 7 days on surfaces in the environment, so infected horses should be strictly isolated
– We recommend vaccination annually with either an intranasal or an intramuscular product, or every 6 months for horses that travel or are in boarding situations.
– Highly contagious respiratory disease characterized by coughing, fever, nasal discharge, depression and muscle soreness
– Vaccination can prevent or greatly reduce severity of symptoms associated with this disease
– We recommend that all horses should be vaccinated in the spring and fall (or every 3-4 months if traveling or showing)
– Both intramuscular and intranasal vaccinations are available
– Caused by two types of equine herpes virus and effects the upper respiratory tract
– Rhino is highly contagious and is spread from horse to horse via respiratory secretions or aerosolized particles
– We recommend that all horses should be vaccinated in the spring and fall ( or every 3-4 months in traveling or showing)
Potomac Horse Fever
Note: Any vaccination given to your horse for the first time will need a 30 day booster.
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