Question : What are the vaccination requirements for a horse in Central-Southern CA?
I have a 7 yr old mare who hasnt been with other horses for most of her life untill the last sixth months. She had a neg coggins/vet exam a while before she was brought into CA from OR, about a year ago, and I don't remember exactly what vaccines the vet gave her then but she got two shots. I plan to show her in some local shows, and need to find out what vaccines she needs and if I need another coggins test/vet exam. Some places we will be showing in: as far west as San Luis Obispo, east to Creston area, north to Paso Robles, and the farthest south she will travel is Santa Barbara. I only want the necessary/required vaccines for these areas, I dont want to give her something she doesnt need to have. So far Ive been told she should get tetanus, influenza, rhino, WEE, Rabies, and West Nile. Should she also get the Strangles vaccine? When should she recieve them? And roughly how much do you think it should cost? I just want opinions that I can keep in mind when I ask the vet.
- asked by mestenio_lara
All Answers:
Answer #1
I agree with you on not wanting to give her anything she definitely doesn't need.The first thing you need to do (I don't know how long you've had her), is find out what she has been vaccinated for previously and when, at least, what year it was given, so you can inform your vet.The second thing you can do, if you don't mind the effort, is contact at least two equine vets (I've found vets don't always agree on vaccinations), any reputable breeding farms and/or stables in the area you're showing in (to find out what they're vaccinating for), and/or any local saddle clubs or associations.Remember when vaccinating, if your horse is going to be on the road, it's open to anything contagious, from any horse, insect, stall, trailer, etc...It's better to be overly cautious than to be under-vaccinated.
- answered by BossMare
Answer #2
The American Association of Equine Practitioners recommends that all horses receive vaccines to protect them against tetanus, eastern and western equine encephalitis (EEE/WEE), West Nile virus (WNV), and in most regions, rabies. These vaccines are considered “core” because they are thought to be safe and effective and because there is a real potential that horses can be exposed to the disease agents, which could lead to fatal illness.Horses competing in CA, KY, as well as several other states, will need a six-month Coggins. Different competitions may have other requirements. You will need to check the individual schedule for the competitions you wish to enter, but I would ask your vet what he recommends to cover the basic requirements. A good vet will provide you with an easy to understand programme of vaccinations for your horse...
- answered by ...x
Answer #3
I give my horses all of the vacines that you mention plus the strangles because of them coming into contact with so many other horses at the shows and team ropings. Coggins test are done every six months in some states and one a year in others. Cost for everything at my vet is usually about $150 once a year for everything including the Coggins. Good Luck!
- answered by Paint Pony
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