With the threat of mosquito-borne diseases and myriad other threats to horse health, recognition of the importance of a good immunization program should be at the top of every horse owner's list. The people at Merck Animal Health are well aware of this fact and work diligently, not only to research and develop equine pharmaceuticals that protect horse health, but also provide educational services to horse owners
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Equine infectious diseases can attack suddenly and be devastating to your horse — lowering performance levels, causing significant illness and possibly even jeopardizing life.
Equine infectious diseases can attack suddenly and be devastating to your horse — lowering performance levels, causing significant illness and possibly even jeopardizing life. The key to a good infectious disease control program is a good vaccination program developed in conjunction with your veterinarian.
Unfortunately, many horse owners may be unaware of the importance of immunization to help protect their horse from disease. Preventing a disease through proper vaccination programs is far safer, easier and more economical than treating the disease after the horse is already sick.
Vaccination programs vary according to your horse’s specific needs. Variables include the horse’s age, environment, risk of exposure to infectious agents, and geographic location.
Your veterinarian can advise you about the individual requirements of your horse. If you own more than one horse, it’s important that all horses be included in the vaccination program.
Just a single unprotected horse in a herd can provide a reservoir of infection to all others.
A proper vaccination program:
- Is less expensive than treating a disease
- Is less time-consuming than treating a disease.
- Helps prevent mass outbreak of disease
Merck Animal Health is a leader in equine vaccines, with a comprehensive family of safe, effective products. Our four new West Nile virus vaccines help your veterinarian create a customized and flexible program based on your horse's individual disease risk.
Talk to your veterinarian about the new Prestige®, Encevac® and Equi-Nile™ West Nile virus vaccines – the right combination of protection, safety and convenience for your horse.