1. TETANUS
FACTS:
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Tetanus kills horses.
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Tetanus can be associated with any wound.
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Not all wounds are detected.
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The disease is completely preventable by vaccination.
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Maintenance of tetanus protection by vaccination is a moral
obligation of all horse owners.
VACCINATION REGIME:
Initial course of two injections, 4 – 6 weeks apart. First booster
after one year, then every two years.
Horses vaccinated by us are recorded on computerised record cards
and reminders are sent when revaccination is due.
BENEFITS:
Your horse will not die of tetanus.
2. EQUINE INFLUENZA
FACTS:
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Flu infection causes a very sick horse.
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This sickness often results in long-term problems.
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Vaccination is mandatory for many competitions and racecourse
access.
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The incidence of this disease has been dramatically reduced by
vaccination.
VACCINATION REGIME:
Minimum: initial course of two injections 4 – 6 weeks apart. First
booster between 5 and 7 months from second primary. Boosters at no
more than annual intervals.
Note: manufacturers recommend a second booster after six months
then annually. Some breed societies require six-monthly boosters.
BENEFITS:
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The consequences of flu infection are dramatically reduced.
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The spread of influenza and not of epidemics are reduced.
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Vaccinated horses are recorded on computer records and reminders
sent when boosters are due.
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You can continue to compete your horse with confidence.
3. EQUINE HERPES VIRUS
FACTS:
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EHV causes abortion and respiratory disease.
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EHV causes posterior paralysis.
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EHV is spread by breathing and by sex.
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EHV abortion can be prevented by vaccination.
VACCINATION REGIME:
Pregnant mares should be vaccinated at 5, 7 and 9 months of
pregnancy.
Initial course of two injections 4 - 6 weeks apart, followed by
booster vaccinations every six months.
BENEFITS:
The risks of EHV abortion and pneumonia are significantly reduced.
4. EQUINE VIRAL ARTERITIS (EVA)
FACTS:
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EVA causes abortion and very sick horses.
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Vaccination controls the disease.
VACCINATION REGIME.
As the vaccination regime and advice is complex, veterinary advice
should be obtained.
5. ROTAVIRUS
FACTS:
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Can cause severe diarrhoea of the foal.
VACCINATION REGIME:
Vaccination of the mare in the 9th and 10th month of pregnancy
will substantially reduce the severity.
As with any diseases, if you have any queries regarding your
horse's vaccination status, if your horse is due a vaccination or
if you feel your horse is inadequately protected against some
other diseases, please do not hesitate to contact the surgery and
speak to one of the vets.
