Ask Horse Journal: 08/01
…advanced age, concurrent illness, recent vaccination, use of corticosteroids and even pregnancy, since high levels of progesterone found during pregnancy can put a damper on the immune response. Cushing’s-disease horses…
Search Results for: vaccination
Bulletin Board: 04/01
…reported nationally, the last year for which statistics are available. Rabies is declining nationwide in domestic animals due to vaccination, but it is rising in the wild. Skunks, raccoons, foxes…
Ask Horse Journal: 03/01
…But, we’re not confident of the diagnosis. The first test for Potomac horse fever was inconclusive because of a recent vaccination. The second time, the vet tested again for Potomac…
Letters: 07/00
…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…
Alternatives When Colostrum Is Unavailable
…the first four months of life (see vaccination article, February 2000). While it may seem that the fetus should build immunity by absorbing antibodies from the mare during gestation, in…
Rings On The Hoof: A Health Record
…their feet. Even vaccination or deworming may cause a ring. Illness, allergy, injury, pregnancy, weaning, drastic shoeing/trimming change could be the reason. Think back and you will find the reason….
Ask Horse Journal: 10/99
…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 Common Sense With Restraint Methods
…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…
Potomac Horse Fever: True or False? Test Your Knowledge
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…
Large Veterinary Vaccine Market Growth Expected
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…