Admin Table of Contents
Can I give my horse vaccinations myself?
While many horse owners opt to have a veterinarian administer injections during an annual checkup, you can do it yourself, if you prefer. While many horse owners opt to have a veterinarian administer vaccinations during an annual checkup, you can do it yourself, if you prefer.
Should I give my horse strangles vaccine?
Strangles commonly affects young horses (weanlings and yearlings), but horses of any age can be infected. Vaccination against S. equi is recommended on premises where strangles is a persistent endemic problem or for horses that are expected to be at high risk of exposure.
How is the strangles vaccine given?
There are currently two strangles vaccines available, a killed, “m-protein extract” which is given in the muscle, and a modified live vaccine that’s given intranasally. The intranasal vaccine is more effective and probably safer with regard to risk of purpura.
Do you need a vet for strangles?
If you do notice your horse is showing mild signs it is always sensible to isolate them as a precaution and contact your vet for advice. It normally takes 3-14 days after the horse has been in contact with the strangles bacteria for signs to develop (incubation period).
What vaccines should I give my horse?
The AAEP considers the “core vaccines” which all horses should have regardless of their age or use to be Rabies vaccine, Encephalitis/Tetanus vaccine, and West Nile Virus vaccine. Many horses, based on their age and use, should also be vaccinated for the respiratory diseases- Influenza, Rhinopneumonitis, and Strangles.
Is the strangles vaccine safe?
Intramuscular vaccination with Strangvac is safe and induces protection against equine strangles caused by Streptococcus equi. Vaccine. 2020 Jun 26;38(31):4861-4868.
When Should a horse be vaccinated for West Nile?
Because of the high mortality associated with West Nile virus, it is recommended that foals born in areas where there is a high risk of exposure to West Nile virus should receive an initial series of three (3) doses of vaccine against West Nile beginning at 3 months of age and at 4- to 6- week intervals.
How much penicillin do you give a horse with strangles?
The typical dose of penicillin for a horse is 3cc (3mL) of Penicillin (300,000 IU/mL) per pound, injected into the muscle 2 times a day for 7 days.
How long should you quarantine a horse with strangles?
How long do horses with, or exposed to, strangles need to quarantined? At least 4 weeks after the disappearance of ALL clinical signs.
How do you administer a shot?
Giving the Shot
- Wipe the area of skin with an alcohol swab or a cotton ball moistened in alcohol.
- Remove the needle cap.
- With the other hand, gently pinch up the skin around where you will give the shot (unless your doctor tells you otherwise) and hold firmly.
- Insert the needle at a 45- to 90-degree angle.