Vaccination and Deworming

Adult Equine

Any horse that has not been previously vaccinated with any of the below vaccines should consult with their veterinarian as some vaccines may require boosters 

Recommended Vaccination Schedule: 

Fall:                                                Spring:

Rabies                                             Eastern & Western Encephalomyelitis

Rhino(EHV)                                      Tetanus

Influenza                                         Influenza

Strangles                                         Rhino(EHV)

Check/Float Teeth                            Strangles

Fecal                                               West Nile 

-Please pay attention to which diseases you are vaccinating for when using the 3, 4, and 5 way shots

-3way includes Eastern & Western Encephalomyelitis & Tetanus

-4way includes everything in the 3way plus Influenza

-5way includes everything in the 4way plus Rhino 

-Timing and frequency of vaccinations:

-Rabies should be given annually 

-Influenza and Rhino should be given every 6 months

-West Nile, Tetanus, Eastern & Western Encephalomyelitis can be given once a year as long as it is given in the late spring or early summer

-Strangles is recommended every 6 months 

-Broodmares, foals, and weanlings please see our pregnant mare/foal vaccination schedule  

Recommended Deworming Schedule: 

-Fecal egg count should be done at least once a year prior to deworming.  If eggs are found repeat fecal 2-4 weeks after deworming to check for resistance to deworming product 

*If fecal egg count is negative prior to March, Ivermectin Gold can be given once between March and June, followed up by the August/September deworming

**For panacur power pack’s & fenbendazole, use a double dose daily for 5 days