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Horse vaccines recommended for all horses. Start your vaccine program today!



Horse vaccines are of the utmost importance for the health of your horse. Not only could it save your horse’s life, it can also keep him from suffering unnecessary illnesses.

One of the most common failures in a good vaccination program is the failure to keep accurate records. This is something that you do not want to guess at. It is a good idea to keep a journal for each horse.

I write down everything. If they are injured, I write when they were injured, where, how and treatment of the injury. I also write down, when they are wormed, when the farrier comes, and anything else I feel is important. Download your free PDF Horse Care Journal and Horse Vaccination Record, so that you can keep accurate records.

Here is a list of the most common horse vaccines. It also explains when they should be given to you horse.

Disease Foals/WeanlingsYearlingsPerformance HorsesPleasure HorsesBroodmares
Tetanus 1st dose: 3-4 mos, 2nd dose: 4-5 mosAnnualAnnualAnnualAnnual; 4-6 wks before foaling
Eastern, Western & Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE, WEE, VEE) 1st dose: 3-4 mos. 2nd dose: 4-5 mos.Annual, in springAnnual, in springAnnual, in springAnnual, in spring
Influenza 1st dose: 3-6 mos. 2nd dose: 4-7 mos. 3rd dose: 5-8 mos.Every 3 mos.Every 3 mos.Every 6 mos, with added booster 20 wks prior to exposureEvery 6 mos, with one booster 4-6 wks prior to foaling
Rhinopneumonitis (EHV-1 & EHV-4) 1st dose: 4-6 mos. 2nd dose: 5-7 mos. 3rd dose: 6-8 mos. Then at 3 month intervalsEvery 3 mos.Every 3 mos.Optional: every 6 mos.fifth, seventh and ninth month of pregnancy (third month optional)
Rabies1st dose: 3-4 mos. 2nd dose: 4-5 mos.AnnualAnnualAnnualAnnual, before breeding
Strangles 1st dose: 4-6 mos. 2nd dose: 5-7 mos. 3rd dose: 7-8 mos, depending on product used. 4th dose: 12 mos.Every 6 mos.Optional, every 6 mos, if high riskOptional, every 6 mos, if high ristEvery 6 mos, with booster 4-6 wks before foaling
Potomac Horse Fever 1st dose: 5-6 mos 2nd dose: 6-7 mos.Every 6 mos.Every 6 mos.Every 6 mos.Every 6 mos, with booster 4-6 wks before foaling
West Nile Virus 1st dose: 3-4 mos, 2nd dose: 1 month laterAnnualAnnualAnnualAnnual
Botulism Consult vetConsult vetConsult vetConsult vetConsult vet
Equine Viral Arteritis Colts intended to breeding stallions: 1 dose at 12 mos.Annual for colts intended for breeding stallionsAnnual for colts intended for breeding stallionsAnnual for colts intended for breeding stallions3-6 wks before breeding; not while pregnant



Horse vaccines are highly effective in preventing certain equine diseases, but failures can occur from improper handling and storage or incorrect administration of the vaccine.

The immunity acquired after the primary equine vaccinations will not be maintained if the annual boosters are not given. If a horse who has been exposed to a disease, before vaccinating, giving him the vaccine after exposure will not help him.

It is cheaper to vaccinate your horse yourself, rather than have a vet do it. You can buy vaccines online far cheaper than you can get them from your nearest co-op. Discover a great place to get your horse vaccines.

Horse diseases can be acquired from many different sources. One of the main sources include mosquitoes, ticks and biting flies. It is very important to keep your horse vaccines up-to-date, and a good insect control program in place.

Young foals are highly susceptible to certain infectious diseases. They should begin their vaccination program as soon as their passive immunity begins to wane, (usually at 2-3 months).

Always consult with your veterinary before starting on any horse vaccines program. He will be able to tell you what diseases are high risk in your area.

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