With the spring season already here and summer months rapidly approaching, many horse owners and their horses hit the road for competitions, trail riding, and other equine activities. Making sure that your horse is well and protected from all infectious diseases is a priority that no horse owner should take lightly.
Importance of cost-effective vaccinations
Appropriate vaccinations are the most cost-effective weapon against common infectious diseases of the horse.
Appropriate vaccinations are the most cost-effective weapon against common infectious diseases of the horse. Vaccines can help fight off some familiar problems: tetanus (lockjaw), encephalomyelitis (sleeping sickness), rabies, West Nile virus, rhinopneumonitis, influenza, strangles, botulism (shaker foal syndrome), equine viral arteritis (EVA), and Potomac Horse Fever.
Several factors help determine the specific immunizations needed by a particular horse including environment, age, use, exposure risk, geographic location and general management. Your regular veterinarian can recommend the best vaccination program for your horse.
A good immunization protocol is essential to responsible ownership. Just as in humans, vaccination does not guarantee 100 percent protection. In some situations, it may decrease the severity of the disease but not prevent it completely. Consult your veterinarian today.
Read to learn more about Vaccination Schedules and The Case for Vaccination