…pg. 42 Scratches, Horseman’s Handbook, Nov., pg. 42 Toxic Plants Shrubs, Horseman’s Handbook, June, pg. 42 Toxic-plant books, Horseman’s Handbook, July, pg. 34 Vaccinations/Injections Sedative reaction, Horseman’s Handbook, Jan., pg….
…vaccinations your horse receives, or testing antibody titers to determine need before revaccination, check with your veterinarian and the company’s program director to be sure your horse still qualifies. Swine…
…vaccinations article, you state that natural strangles infection provides lifelong immunity. I heard this is not necessarily true. -Paula Vervaet Georgetown, NY Some horses that are said to have had…
…should be certain their horses are fully immunized for encephalitis, which generally means two vaccinations per year in these areas where mosquito season is prolonged. EEE is also a problem…
…use and relatively inexpensive ($39.95). We have used it for vaccinations and treating injuries and have found it to be both quite effective and humane. Contact Your Local Tack Store…
Vaccination can be thought of as a planned infection. The desired response is that the horse will make antibodies to protect him from the organism. However, reactions to vaccinations do…
Ask horse owners to name their most-feared horse diseases, and chances are equine herpesvirus, or EHV, will be on the list. Recent reports of EHV in Texas, Louisiana, California, and…
If you’re a regular reader, you know we emphasize nutrition, as we believe it’s at the root of many of our horses’ problems. It’s as “back to the basics” as…
According to “News International,” MarketsandMarkets has estimated that the global animal vaccines market is in a growth phase and is estimated to be worth $5.8 billion in 2013. If this…
“Well, Doc, he’s just a little needle shy,” or “he doesn’t like vets much.” Translated? “He’s going to try to kill you if you even think about showing him a…
