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We
have a lot of questions asked at this time of year about
Spring vaccinations and deworming programs. Hopefully,
the following basic guidelines will help to dispel any
concerns or confusion.
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Please keep in mind that this
is the opinion and protocol that is recommended by our
clinic and that other clinics may follow a different
protocol and a different viewpoint.. |
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Vaccination
Program:
3 - Way Vaccination:
All horses should have this vaccine annually. This
vaccination will protect the horse against Tetanus,
Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis (sleeping
sickness). This vaccine should be given in the spring
(March/April or May). We recommend to give this vaccine
in combination with the Flu/Rhino vaccine.
4 Way
Vaccination:
This vaccine will protect the
horse against Tetanus, Eastern and Western
Encephalomyelitis and Influenza. We do not recommend
this vaccination for the following reason that is does
not contain the Rhino portion. It is more sound to give
a 3 way vaccination along with a flu/rhino vaccination.
If protection for the respiratory diseases are needed
then we recommend the Flu/Rhino vaccine. The 4 Way only
protects for one of the respiratory diseases
(influenza).
Flu/Rhino Vaccination:
This vaccination will protect the horse against the
Rhinopneumontits virus and Influenza (respiratory
diseases). Rhino can cause upper respiratory infections
(colds) and abortion in pregnant mares. **Pregnant mares
should have been vaccinated with the appropriate form of
Rhino vaccine at 5, 7, and 9 months of pregnancy to help
prevent the viral abortion.
****All pregnant mares should be
vaccinated with both of the above at least 30 days prior
to foaling to provide protection for the foal, passed
through the colostrum as antibodies.****
Geldings, stallions, and mares should all be vaccinated
with both the 3-way and flu/rhino vaccinations in the
Spring vaccination program on your farm.
Rhino
Vaccination:
See the above listed schedule for this vaccination.
The last Rhino vaccination (9th month of pregnancy for
the mare) can be the combination shot of Flu/Rhino, as
long as it includes the Type 1 Rhino. |
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Strangles:
People that have had a strangles problem on the farm
or who have horses that are at high risk such as
showing, competing, racing or in high contact with other
horses may consider vaccination against this disease. An
annual booster is required. There are currently two
types of vaccine that are available against strangles.
One is an intramuscular injection and the other is an
intra - nasal application. It is EXTREMELY important not
to confuse the handling of these two different vaccines
and their appropriate application and administration.
Intramuscular vaccine (injection):
Intra - nasal vaccine (Progidy):
Potomac Horse Fever:
PHF was diagnosed in central Alberta the summer of
1988. Any clients concerned about this potentially
devastating disease should consider vaccination against
it. For best coverage we recommend vaccinating in the
month of June. |
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Deworming
Program:
Internal parasites are the number one
health problem in horses. These worms can cause
everything from horses that just don't appear thrifty to
horses that have mild symptoms of colic, to horses that
have signs of severe colic and may do on to die. We are
entering the spring and summer seasons in which parasite
control is most important for those horses going out
onto pasture. Ideally horses should be dewormed a
minimum of four times per year, and preferably six times
per year. The summer months are most important as this
is when the parasites are programmed to multiply in
great numbers to infest the pastures and ensure their
survival over the next winter. The first deworming in
the spring is very important to reduce the numbers of
eggs that will be laid on the pasture early. Horses that
are on heavily grazed pastures should be dewormed
monthly during the pasture months to keep this
contamination to a minimum. Deworming at this time of
the year is especially important for young horses and
mares 30 days prior to foaling.
There are numerous deworming products available and some
are not recommended for foals or horses that are under
the age of four months -so please keep in mind the ages
of the horses that you are deworming and the type of
deworming product that you are using. At our clinic we
recommend that you alternate your deworming products
each time you deworm, this enables a full coverage for
the parasites and bots. The following is an example of
the two different groups of dewormers to alternate your
program with: |
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Group
One:
*Eqvalan Paste
*Quest (not recommended for horses under the age of four
months of age)
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Group Two:
*Strongid Paste
*Safeguard Liquid
*Cutter Paste
*Mira Paste
*Panacur (liquid/paste/granules)
The calendar is an example of a vaccination/deworming
program that we would follow at our clinic: |
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