Vaccination Protocol
EQUINE VACCINATIONS PROTOCOL SCHEDULE FOALS
| Vaccine | Foals & Weanlings (<12 months of age and mare was vaccinated pre-partum) |
Foals & Weanlings (<12 months of age and mare was NOT vaccinated pre-partum) |
|---|---|---|
Tetanus/Eastern & Western Encephalitis/Influenza
|
Vaccinate initially with 3 doses: 1st dose – 4 to 6 months of age 2nd dose – 4 weeks after 1st dose 3rd dose – 10 to 12 months of age |
Vaccinate initially with 3 doses: 1st dose – 1 to 4 months of age 2nd dose – 4 weeks after 1st dose 3rd dose – 4 weeks after 2nd dose |
Rabies |
Vaccinate initially with 3 doses: 1st dose – 6 months of age 2nd dose – 4 weeks after 1st dose 3rd dose – 10 to 12 months of age |
Vaccinate initially with 3 doses: 1st dose – 3 to 4 months of age 2nd dose – 4 weeks after 1st dose 3rd dose – 10 to 12 months of age |
West Nile Virus |
Vaccinate in Spring at 10 months of age or older & booster 4 weeks after initial shot. | Vaccinate in Spring at 10 months of age or older & booster 4 weeks after initial shot. |
Potomac Horse Fever |
Vaccinate initially with 2 doses: 1st dose – 5 months of age 2nd dose – 4 weeks after 1st dose |
Vaccinate initially with 2 doses: 1st dose – 5 months of age 2nd dose – 4 weeks after 1st dose |
Rhinopneumonitis |
Vaccinate initially with 3 doses: 1st dose – 4 to 6 months of age 2nd dose – 4 weeks after 1st dose 3rd dose – 10 to 12 months of age Booster every 6 months |
Vaccinate initially with 3 doses: 1st dose – 4 to 6 months of age 2nd dose – 4 weeks after 1st dose 3rd dose – 10 to 12 months of age Booster every 6 months |
Botulism |
Vaccinate initially with 3 doses: 1st dose – 2 to 3 months of age 2nd dose – 4 weeks after 1st dose 3rd dose – 4 weeks after 2nd dose |
Vaccinate initially with 3 doses: 1st dose – 1 to 3 months of age 2nd dose – 4 weeks after 1st dose 3rd dose – 4 weeks after 2nd dose |
Strangles |
Vaccinate initially with 3 doses: 1st dose – 6 to 9 months of age 2nd dose – 3 to 4 weeks after 1st dose 3rd dose – 11 to 12 months of age |
Vaccinate initially with 3 doses: 1st dose – 6 to 9 months of age 2nd dose – 3 to 4 weeks after 1st dose 3rd dose – 11 to 12 months of age |