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What You Need to Know About Horse Vaccinations

There are two categories of horse vaccinations. Do you know what they are?

Photo Credit: Dr. Mike Pownall giving a horse vaccination, Youtube
There are two categories of horse vaccinations.

The first category of horse vaccinations refers to CORE VACCINATIONS, vaccinations that all horses should have. They include: 
  • Tetanus 
  • Eastern/Western Equine Encephalomyelitis 
  • West Nile Virus 
  •  Rabies 

The second category is referred to as RISK BASED VACCINATIONS.The necessity of these vaccines vary from region to region and even between individual horses (meaning that some horses are more susceptible to certain diseases than others). The vaccinations in this category include:

  •  Anthrax 
  •  Botulism 
  • Equine Herpesvirus (Rhinopneumonitis) 
  • Equine Viral Arteritis 
  • Equine Influenza 
  • Potomac Horse Fever 
  • Rotaviral Diarrhea 
  •  Strangles

The best way to determine whether your horse needs the vaccines in this category is to consult a trusted large animal veterinarian in your area.
I recommend that you have a veterinarian vaccinate your horses rather than doing it yourself. But if your veterinarian gives you the OK to vaccinate your horse yourself, or if you need to give your horse any other prescribed medication by injection, here is an excellent YouTube video by Dr. Mike Pownall showing how it is done.
Happy riding!

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Copyright Denise Cummins, PhD  March 2, 2016; Updated June 3, 2024
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  • Horse Care
    • Six Vital Horse Facts That Every Horseowner Needs to Know
    • Basic Horse Care
    • Buying A Horse
    • Horse Boarding
    • Horse Feeding and Nutrition
    • Horse Vaccinations
    • Deworming
    • Horse Diseases
  • Riding
    • Riding and Training Tips for Everyone
    • Dressage
    • Jumping
  • Horse Business
  • Recommended Equestrian Products
    • Books and Videos
    • Equestrian Apparel
    • Equestrian Helmets
    • Saddles, Bridles, Etc
    • Horse Boots and Wraps
    • Horse Blankets
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    • Supplements
    • Dewormers
    • Recommended Products For Your Horse Business
  • Humor
  • Horse Videos
  • Contact Us
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