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 extremely rare in Southern Oregon, it does
    occasionally occur.  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.