What Vaccines are Recommended for Adult Horses?
Most horses in the United States are regularly vaccinated against tetanus, influenza, eastern and western equine encephalomyelitis, rabies and rhinopneumonitis. Newer intranasal influenza vaccines are highly effective. Vaccines are also currently available to confer protection against strangles, botulism and Potomac horse fever. These vaccines are recommended in areas where these diseases are problems. A newer intranasal strangles vaccine appears to be effective assuming proper placement of the vaccine in the nasal cavity. Despite the recent appearance of a vaccine for equine protozoal myelitis (EPM), we do not recommend it until there is further evidence that it is both safe and effective. Vaccines should be administered by a veterinarian, as there can be serious mistakes in administration and occasionally allergic reactions. Your veterinarian is prepared to deal with these problems appropriately. Special Consideration for Broodmares and Foals Planning for the vaccination of foals sho
