At SEVS we follow the American Association of Equine Practitioner (AAEP) recommendations for vaccination of horses. For most adult horses in Florida, this is two veterinary vaccine visits per year as are listed below:
Core Equine Vaccines:
- Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis/Western Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE/WEE)
- West Nile Virus (WNV)
- Tetanus
- Influenza (Flu)
- EHV 1 & 4 (Rhino)
- Rabies
Additional vaccinations that your veterinarian may recommend include Strangles, EVA, Potomac Horse Fever, and Leptospirosis.
Core Vaccines for the Adult Horse:
- EWT/WNV is given TWICE a year, usually in the early spring and again in fall right before mosquitoes are at their peak.
- EWT=Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis + Tetanus
- Flu/Rhino is typically given every 6 months.
- Horses that go to shows frequently may need a Flu/Rhino every 3-4 months.
- Rabies is given once a year.
- Tetanus is included in the annual EWT vaccine, but should be boostered again if the horse sustains a wound and has not had the Tetanus vaccine in the last 6 months.
Broodmares:
In addition to the above recommendations…
- 5, 7, and 9 months gestation: EHV-1 (ProdigyⓇ or Pneumabort KⓇ)
- 4-6wks prior to foaling: EWT, WNV, and EHV-1 & 4 (Rhino)
- 1 week post foaling: Rabies and deworming with Ivermecin
Foals of mares NOT vaccinated 4-6wks prior to foaling:
- At birth: tetanus antitoxin
- 3-4 months of age: EWT, WNV, EHV 1 & 4 (Rhino)
- 4 weeks later: EWT, WNV, Flu/Rhino
- 6 months of age: Rabies
- 10-12 months of age: EWT, WNV, Flu/Rhino
- If vaccinating for Strangles, give first dose at 6-9 months of age and booster 2-3 weeks later
Foals of vaccinated mares:
- 5-6 months of age: EWT, WNV, Flu/Rhino
- 6-7 months of age: EWT, WNV, Flu/Rhino, Rabies
- 10-12 months of age: EWT, WNV, Flu/Rhino
- If vaccinating for Strangles, give first dose at 6-9 months of age and booster 2-3 weeks later