February 2022

Equine Vaccination Recommendations

A vaccination program should be tailored for each individual horse/stable. It is based on risk factors such as the age of the horse, traffic in the barn, and the reproductive status of the horse.

CORE VACCINATIONS FOR ALL HORSES - ANNUALLY (after initial series)

• EEE
• WEE
• Tetanus
• Rabies
• West Nile Virus (WNV)
• Rhino/Flu (EHV1, EHV4, influenza)

RISK-BASED VACCINATIONS FOR BOARDING STABLES, TRAINING STABLES, SHOW HORSES AND TRAIL RIDING

• Rhino/Flu (EHV1, EHV4, influenza) - Booster every 6 months
• Strangles - Booster annually
• Potomac Horse Fever (consult with veterinarian regarding potential risk; annually vaccinate following initial 2-dose series)

 BROODMARES

• Rhinopneumonitis (EHV 1/Pneumabort K) at 5, 7, and 9 months of gestation
• Rhino/Flu, EEE, WEE, Tetanus, and WNV 4-6 weeks prepartum
• Rabies, pre-breeding

FOALS

• Same vaccinations as for adults
• Tetanus at birth, exam & IgG levels within 12-24 hours of birth
• Most vaccinations require an initial multi-dose series
• Other vaccines should be started prior to weaning at approximately 3-6 months of age

The veterinarians at Lisbon Veterinary Clinic are happy to help design a vaccination program that is specifically tailored to your individual horse or stable's risk factors. To learn more about these infectious conditions, click here.