FAQ Answer #3

  • For most horses we recommend these vaccinations:
          West Nile Virus
          Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis
          Western Equine Encephalomyelitis
          Tetanus
          Influenza
          Rhinopnuemonitis
          Potomac Horse Fever

    These Vaccines are best given in the spring
    (March -June) to offer the highest immunity during
     the period of greatest risk of exposure to mosquito
    born diseases.  

    The Flu / Rhino vaccination does not produce twelve month protection, so we recommend boosting
    the Flu / Rhino component in the fall (September - December).  This is also a good time to check your
    horse's teeth.  

    In selected cases other vaccinations are indicated:

    Rhinopnuemonitis (viral abortion)
    Pregnant mares should receive this vaccine at 5, 7, & 9 months of gestation.  Other horses on
    a farm where pregnant mares may be present should at least receive the five way and Flu /
    Rhino fall booster.

    Strangles
    This vaccine is intranasal and usually only given to young horses.  Strangles confers a lifetime
    immunity, so if a horse has had strangles or been exposed or has had several doses of the
    vaccine it is not necessary to continue giving this vaccination.  

    Rabies
    While this disease is rare in Southern Oregon, it does occur. (see news page) Also many of our
    horses travel to areas where rabies is common; California, Texas etc.  Keep in mind that rabies
    in horses is always fatal and can be transmitted to owners and handlers.