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Equine vaccinations
There are a range of vaccinations for horses and the timings of them can be very important.
We offer a reminder service for upcoming vaccinations, but it is ultimately the owners responsibility to ensure that the vaccination is done in good time in relation to any equine organisations / bodies – such as FEI, BSJ, BD, British Racing etc.
Equine vaccinations
There are a range of vaccinations for horses and the timings of them can be very important.
We offer a reminder service for upcoming vaccinations, but it is ultimately the owners responsibility to ensure that the vaccination is done in good time in relation to any equine organisations / bodies – such as FEI, BSJ, BD, British Racing etc.
Equine vaccinations
Click on the down arrow to open up some more information on each vaccination.
Every horse, pony or donkey should be covered for tetanus.
This is a simple vaccine given in to the horses neck or chest to protect from tetanus which is an ubiquitous bacteria found in the soil and which contaminates wounds leading to a severe often fatal infection.
Tetanus guidance
- 2nd tetanus vaccine is to be given 4 weeks after the 1st (maximum interval is 42 days)
- 3rd tetanus vaccine is ideally given 1 year after the 2nd (can be up to 18 months)
- Tetanus booster then given every 2 years
Most horses and ponies are also vaccinated against flu. This is particularly important for those at livery, for older horses and any horses that compete including race horses to comply with competition regulations.
Flu/Tetanus guidance – PC/BD/BE/FEI/SJ/Endurance
- 2nd FT to be given between 21 & 60 days after the 1st
- 3rd F to be given between 120 & 180 days after the 2nd
Non competing equines should have boosters no later than 1 year after the 3rd, and annually thereafter.
After the primary course, Competition horses will require a 6 monthly booster (can be given 6 months & 21 days after the 3rd vaccination. It is the responsibility of the owner to check with the relevant competition body that they are governed by.
Flu/Tetanus guidance – RACEHORSES
- 1st FT can be given from 6 months of age
- 2nd FT to be given between 21 & 60 days after the 1st
- 3rd F to be given between 120 & 180 days after the 2nd
NB: RACEHORSES MUST NOT go over 6 months, or over the interval dates between the primary course.
Equine herpes vaccine is predominantly given to breeding mares and racehorses.
Equine herpes guidance – Breeding Mares
- 1st dose @ 5 months pregnancy
- 2nd dose @ 7 months pregnancy
- 3rd dose @ 9 months pregnancy
Equine herpes guidance – prevention of respiratory diseases
- 2nd dose to be given 4-6 weeks after the 1st
- a booster should be given every 6 months
Insol is a cattle ringworm vaccine whose evidence is more anecdotal – but has proved quite successful in many cases to prevent sweet itch.
The first two injections are to be done two weeks apart in Winter/early Spring – before the midge season starts.
We order this in for you from abroad and have a running list of susceptible horses and ponies, so let us know in advance if you would like to join this group and we will add you to our import order – email admin@stationhousevets.co.uk
Sweet itch guidance
- 1st two injections to be given in Winter/early Spring two weeks apart
- booster every 6 months thereafter
We have been using this vaccine for three years with some success and although it is expensive it has proven useful in slowing the progression of this awful condition normally seen in greys over 10 years of age it is given with an intradermal applicator into the crest.
Rotavirus vaccine is available for breeding mares and is used to prevent foal diarrhoea. It is given at 8,9 and 10 months of pregnancy to mares, particularly those foaling at stud where contamination appears to be most prevalent.
Strang-vac has replaced the old strangles vaccine which used to be given into the horses lip.
This new vaccine is given into the muscle and is vastly improved. We use it as a defence in the case of an outbreak in conjunction with bio-security steps and is used for the prevention of strangles in healthy horses.
Two vaccines are given in the muscle two weeks apart and boosters are given dependent on the level of environmental challenge.
Strang-vac is effective at preventing and reducing infection in the face of a strangles challenge and is a real breakthrough.
Strangles guidance
- 2nd dose to be given at 4 weeks after the first
- 3rd dose to be given 6 months or 12 months later – depending on how high risk the horse is for exposure
Vaccination reminders
If your horse is vaccinated by us, you will receive email reminders when the next vaccination is due. Our equine team will also give you a call around 2 weeks ahead of your horses vaccination due date, to book your appointment with us.
The responsibility to ensure a horse is vaccinated lies with the owner and our reminder service should not be relied upon entirely.
If you have your horse vaccinated by another vet, which sometimes happens, please let us know so we can keep your vaccination date (and therefore the reminder) updated on your records. If we don’t revaccinate and you don’t tell us that you have had a vaccination done elsewhere, the existing reminder will be cancelled and no further reminders will be set up by us.
Booking a vaccination appointment with your horse
You can bring your horse here to the practice for their vaccinations during our practice opening hours Monday to Friday.
Or we can organise for one of our vets to come out to your horse; this will incur a visit charge.
At the time of any vaccination, a full health check is also given which involves checking your horses eyes, heart, lungs, skin and weight.
Book your vaccination appointment
To book your vaccination appointment here at the practice, or on site with your horse at the yard where they live, please give Carmen or Katie a call on 01653 618303.
Equine vaccinations
Click on the down arrow to open up some more information on each vaccination.
Every horse, pony or donkey should be covered for tetanus.
This is a simple vaccine given in to the horses neck or chest to protect from tetanus which is an ubiquitous bacteria found in the soil and which contaminates wounds leading to a severe often fatal infection.
Tetanus guidance
- 2nd tetanus vaccine is to be given 4 weeks after the 1st (maximum interval is 42 days)
- 3rd tetanus vaccine is ideally given 1 year after the 2nd (can be up to 18 months)
- Tetanus booster then given every 2 years
Most horses and ponies are also vaccinated against flu. This is particularly important for those at livery, for older horses and any horses that compete including race horses to comply with competition regulations.
Flu/Tetanus guidance – PC/BD/BE/FEI/SJ/Endurance
- 2nd FT to be given between 21 & 60 days after the 1st
- 3rd F to be given between 120 & 180 days after the 2nd
Non competing equines should have boosters no later than 1 year after the 3rd, and annually thereafter.
After the primary course, Competition horses will require a 6 monthly booster (can be given 6 months & 21 days after the 3rd vaccination. It is the responsibility of the owner to check with the relevant competition body that they are governed by.
Flu/Tetanus guidance – RACEHORSES
- 1st FT can be given from 6 months of age
- 2nd FT to be given between 21 & 60 days after the 1st
- 3rd F to be given between 120 & 180 days after the 2nd
NB: RACEHORSES MUST NOT go over 6 months, or over the interval dates between the primary course.
Equine herpes vaccine is predominantly given to breeding mares and for the prevention of respiratory diseases in horses.
Equine herpes guidance – Breeding Mares
- 1st dose @ 5 months pregnancy
- 2nd dose @ 7 months pregnancy
- 3rd dose @ 9 months pregnancy
Equine herpes guidance – prevention of respiratory diseases
- 2nd dose to be given 4-6 weeks after the 1st
- a booster should be given every 6 months
Insol is a cattle ringworm vaccine whose evidence is more anecdotal – but has proved quite successful in many cases to prevent sweet itch.
The first two injections are to be done two weeks apart in Winter/early Spring – before the midge season starts.
We order this in for you from abroad and have a running list of susceptible horses and ponies, so let us know in advance if you would like to join this group and we will add you to our import order – email admin@stationhousevets.co.uk
Sweet itch guidance
- 1st two injections to be given in Winter/early Spring two weeks apart
- booster every 6 months thereafter
We have been using this vaccine for three years with some success and although it is expensive it has proven useful in slowing the progression of this awful condition normally seen in greys over 10 years of age it is given with an intradermal applicator into the crest.
Rotavirus vaccine is available for breeding mares and is used to prevent foal diarrhoea. It is given at 8,9 and 10 months of pregnancy to mares, particularly those foaling at stud where contamination appears to be most prevalent.
Strang-vac has replaced the old strangles vaccine which used to be given into the horses lip.
This new vaccine is given into the muscle and is vastly improved. We use it as a defence in the case of an outbreak in conjunction with bio-security steps and is used for the prevention of strangles in healthy horses.
Two vaccines are given in the muscle two weeks apart and boosters are given dependent on the level of environmental challenge.
Strang-vac is effective at preventing and reducing infection in the face of a strangles challenge and is a real breakthrough.
Strangles guidance
- 2nd dose to be given at 4 weeks after the first
- 3rd dose to be given 6 months or 12 months later – depending on how high risk the horse is for exposure
Vaccination reminders
If your horse is vaccinated by us, you will receive email reminders when the next vaccination is due. Our equine team will also give you a call around 2 weeks ahead of your horses vaccination due date, to book your appointment with us.
The responsibility to ensure a horse is vaccinated lies with the owner and our reminder service should not be relied upon entirely.
If you have your horse vaccinated by another vet, which sometimes happens, please let us know so we can keep your vaccination date (and therefore the reminder) updated on your records. If we don’t revaccinate and you don’t tell us that you have had a vaccination done elsewhere, the existing reminder will be cancelled and no further reminders will be set up by us.
Booking a vaccination appointment with your horse
You can bring your horse here to the practice for their vaccinations during our practice opening hours Monday to Friday.
Or we can organise for one of our vets to come out to your horse; this will incur a visit charge.
At the time of any vaccination, a full health check is also given which involves checking your horses eyes, heart, lungs, skin and weight.
Book your vaccination appointment
To book your vaccination appointment here at the practice, or on site with your horse at the yard where they live, please give Carmen or Katie a call on 01653 618303.