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What To Expect When Vaccinating Horses: Common Response or Cause for Concern?
Horse owners understand that vaccinations protect the health of their horse and may even be life saving. What some owners may not realize is that adverse reactions can occur after vaccination. While most side effects from vaccines are minor, it’s important to know when not to worry – and when to call the veterinarian. Read more »
Why Is It Important to Vaccinate My Horse?
Vaccines may be one of the first things horse owners begin to question when economic times are tough and they are faced with decisions about what’s critical to their horses’ care. In reality, vaccinating your horse now against potentially life-threatening disease is actually more cost effective – as the expense of supportive care can add up quickly. Horse owners may very well spend thousands of dollars to treat and support an affected horse. For West Nile virus (WNV) alone, supportive care can be 45 times more expensive than simply vaccinating your horse.1 Read more »
Merial’s Canarypox Vaccine is the Choice for Outbreak
West Nile virus in Morocco – From Request to Vaccination in 10 Days Across Three Continents
Duluth, GA. – February 17, 2011 – It has been 25 years since scientists took the first steps towards realizing the potential of poxviruses for the benefit of animal health. The re-emergence of West Nile virus (WNV) in horses in Morocco in the summer of 2010 is just the latest example of how Merial’s canarypox-vectored vaccines are in demand when outbreaks threaten. Read more »
Vaccination Must Remain a Critical Tool in Protecting the Health of Horses
Duluth, GA. – December 20, 2010 – With spring just a few months away, horse owners may already be thinking about their equine health care protocols for next year – perhaps some are wondering whether or not they can afford to vaccinate. When economic times are tough and horse owners are faced with decisions about what’s critical to their horses’ care, vaccines may be one of the things they begin to question. Read more »
RECOMBITEK® Brand Vaccines Features and Benefits
Vaccinations should be considered an important part of each equine health care program. Advanced vaccine technology can provide real benefits to horses exposed to serious disease threats such as West Nile virus and influenza. RECOMBITEK Equine West Nile Virus (WNV) and RECOMBITEK Equine Influenza Virus vaccines are convenient, effective and can help protect your horse from potentially fatal diseases. Read more »
Make vaccines a core part of your equine health program
Vaccination programs are an important component of every equine health care program. That’s why the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) maintains a list of core vaccinations every horse should receive. Read more »
Facts about RECOMBITEK® rWNV-EWT
The first and only equine West Nile Virus (WNV) combination vaccine that uses advanced recombinant vaccine technology in the WNV fraction. Read more »
Do I need to vaccinate if West Nile virus wasn’t in my area last year?
Absolutely. Even if West Nile virus (WNV) hasn’t been diagnosed in horses in your area recently, they should still be vaccinated because WNV is considered to be endemic to all areas of North America.1 Read more »
Vaccinate Your Horse, Cattle for Rabies Before Leaving for Events
Help protect other competitors, animals from this deadly disease
DULUTH, GA. — May 27, 2009 — Before you hit the show circuit this season, be sure to do your part to keep horses, other animals and competitors safe by including a rabies vaccination at your pre-event health exam. Vaccinations can do more than just help horses — they can help protect horse owners from disease, too. Read more »
Vaccination can help keep trail horses healthy, safe
Trail riding can be fun and relaxing, but it can also leave horses exposed to disease, especially if they are traveling to a new area or haven’t been given the proper vaccinations to help protect them from local disease threats. Read more »
What to Expect When Vaccinating
When vaccination time rolls around, do you know what to expect after your horse’s immunizations? Every horse owner expects their vaccinated horse to be protected from disease, but some horse owners don’t expect to see a reaction that may occur after a vaccination. Read more »
Summer is Prime Time for Potomac Horse Fever
Highest threat of infection from aquatic insects, grazing
DULUTH, Ga. — April 15, 2009 —With summer just around the corner, now is the time to vaccinate horses against Potomac horse fever (PHF). Read more »
Help Protect Optimal Show Performance with Vaccination
Prepare for the competition with vaccination evaluation
DULUTH, Ga. — May 14, 2008 — Competitions bring together people and horses from different corners of the country, but they also can bring disease. Ensuring horses are properly vaccinated before show season can help protect competing horses and prevent loss of performance. Read more »
Vaccination, Mosquito Reduction Can Help Prevent West Nile Virus in Horses
In addition to warmer temperatures and longer days, summer also brings the onset of mosquito season and an increased chance of your horse being exposed to West Nile virus (WNV). Read more »
