Equine Wellness care services
Wellness care is an investment in your horse's health. Ensuring that your horse receives proper wellness care can help your horse live longer and stay active. A critical part of wellness care is an annual physical examination. During this examination, we will evaluate the following:
- Body condition
- Skin and haircoat
- Eyes (eye exam)
- Teeth (dental exam)
- Lungs and heart
- Digestive system and manure output
- Musculoskeletal system
All horses we vaccinate receive a customized vaccination plan according to (1) his/her lifestyle and potential exposure, as well as travel and competition plans, and (2) the likelihood your horse will be exposed to infectious diseases that are prevalent in our area. This spring, we will recommend some combination of vaccines to protect your horse against the following diseases:
Core vaccines | Foals | Pregnant Mares | Adult horses | Performance/Show horses |
Tetanus | 3 dose series starting at 4-6 months of age | Annually 4-6 weeks prior to foaling | Annually, also at the time of any injury or surgery | Annually, also at the time of any injury or surgery |
EEE/WEE | 3 dose series starting at 4-6 months of age | Annually 4-6 weeks prior to foaling | Annually prior to mosquito season | Annually, if traveling to somewhere with longer mosquito season may consider every 6 months |
West Nile Virus | 3 dose series starting at 4-6 months of age | Annually 4-6 weeks prior to foaling | Annually prior to mosquito season; may consider every 6 months for young or geriatric horses | Annually; if traveling to somewhere with longer mosquito season may consider every 6 months |
Rabies virus | 2 dose series starting at 6 months of age | Annually 4-6 weeks prior to foaling | Annually | Annually |
Non-core vaccines |
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Rhinopneumonitis | 3 dose series starting at 4-6 months of age; young horses should be vaccinated every 6 months | During 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th month of gestation, also 4-6 weeks prior to foaling with killed virus vaccine licensed against the form of disease that causes abortion. | Annually or every six months based on risk level | Every six months; can be done more often if at very high risk |
Influenza | 3 dose series starting at 4-6 months of age | 4-6 weeks prior to foaling using killed virus vaccine | Annually or every six months based on risk level | Every six months; can be done more often if at very high risk |
Strangles | 2 dose series starting at 6-9 months of age | 4-6 weeks prior to foaling with approved killed virus vaccine | Annually or every six months based on risk level | Annually or every six months based on risk level |