Foals and Yearlings
All vaccines are given intramuscularly unless otherwise indicated| Vaccine | Foals | Yearlings | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetanus Toxoid | First dose at 5-6 months of age. Booster in 4 weeks | Annual | If foal from unvaccinated dam, give first dose as soon as possible, then booster 4 weeks later |
| Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis | First dose at 5-6 months of age. Booster in 4 weeks | Annual | If foal from unvaccinated dam, give first dose at 3-4 months of age, then booster 4 weeks later |
| West Nile Virus | First dose at 5-6 months of age. *Booster in 4 weeks | Annual or *biannual | *Booster and biannual vaccination only recommended if using inactivated vaccine |
| Equine Herpes Virus 1 and 4 | First dose at 5-6 months of age. Booster in 4 weeks | Biannual - every 6 months | If foal from unvaccinated dam, give first dose at 3-4 months of age, then booster 4 weeks later |
| Equine Influenza Virus | Intranasal vaccine at 9 months and 11 months of age | Biannual - every 6 months | If foal from unvaccinated dame, give first dose at 3-4 months of age, then booster 4 weeks later |
| Rabies | Give at 7-8 months of age | Annual | |
| Streptococcus equi ssp. Equi (Strangles) | *Begin vaccinating at 5-6 months of age | *Vaccinate every 6-12 months | *Vaccination should be based on risk-assessment and consultation with your veterinarian |
Broodmares and Stallions
All vaccines are given intramuscularly unless otherwise indicated| Vaccine | Broodmares | Stallions | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetanus Toxoid | Annual Give 4-6 weeks prior to foaling | Annual Give prior to Breeding Season | Booster following penetrating wound or surgery if last dose was greater than 6 months |
| Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis | Annual Give 4-6 weeks prior to foaling | Annual Give prior to Breeding Season | |
| West Nile Virus | Annual Give 4-6 weeks prior to foaling | Annual Give prior to Breeding Season | May consider booster in Fall if mosquito load is significant |
| Equine Herpes Virus 1 and 4 | Give at 3*, 5, 7, and 9 months of gestation. Include in the 4-6 weeks prior to foaling | Semi-annual Give prior to and after Breeding Season | *Vaccination at 3 months is optional. Vaccine needs to be labelled against abortion (Prodigy® and Pnuemobort- K®) |
| Equine Influenza Virus | Semi-annual Give 4-6 weeks prior to foaling | Semi-annual Give prior to and after Breeding Season | |
| Rabies | Annual Give 4-6 weeks prior to foaling | Annual Give prior to Breeding Season | |
| Rotavirus | Give at 8, 9, and 10 months of gestation | Not applicable | |
| Equine Viral Arteritis | Annual (optional) | Annual Give prior to Breeding Season | Stallions must be confirmed seronegative prior to vaccination |
| Streptococcus equi ssp. Equi (Strangles) | *Vaccinate 4-6 weeks prior to foaling with approved killed product | *Vaccinate every 6-12 months | *Vaccination should be based on risk-assessment and consultation with your veterinarian |
Pleasure and Performance Horses
All vaccines are given intramuscularly unless otherwise indicated| Vaccine | Pleasure Horses | Performance Horses | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetanus Toxoid | Annual If unknown history, give a single dose and booster in 4 weeks | Annual If unknown history, give a single dose and booster in 4 weeks | Re-vaccinate after penetrating wound or surgery if last dose was greater than 6 months |
| Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis | Annual in Spring If unknown history, give a single dose and booster in 4 weeks | Annual in Spring If unknown history, give a single dose and booster in 4 weeks | |
| West Nile Virus | Annual in Spring If unknown history, give a single dose and booster in 4 weeks | Annual in Spring If unknown history, give a single dose and booster in 4 weeks | May consider booster in Fall if mosquito load is significant and booster in 4 weeks |
| Equine Herpes Virus 1 and 4 | Biannual in Spring and Fall If unknown history, give a series of three 4-6 weeks apart | Give every 90 days if at risk If unknown history, give a series of three 4-6 weeks apart | |
| Equine Influenza Virus | Biannual in Spring and Fall If unknown history, give a series of three 4-6 weeks apart | Biannual in Spring and Fall If unknown history, give a series of three 4-6 weeks apart | |
| Rabies | Annual If unknown history, give a single dose and booster in 4 weeks | Annual If unknown history, give a single dose and booster in 4 weeks | |
| Equine Viral Arteritis | Only necessary if have stallion | Only necessary if have stallion | Stallions must be confirmed seronegative prior to vaccination |
| Streptococcus equi ssp. Equi (Strangles) | *Vaccinate every 6-12 months | *Vaccinate every 6-12 months | *Vaccination should be based on risk-assessment and consultation with your veterinarian |
Examples of Combination Vaccines/Recommendations
- Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis plus Tetanus toxoid
- Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis, Tetanus toxoid, and Influenza virus
- Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis, Tetanus toxoid, Influenza virus, and EHV -1
- Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis, Tetanus toxoid, Influenza virus, EHV-1, WNV
- Inflenza virus plus EHV-1 (rhinopneumonitis)
- Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis, Tetanus toxoid, and EHV -1
- Use approved killed vaccines for pregnant mares