Is West Nile a 5 way horse vaccine?
Is West Nile a 5 way horse vaccine?
For the vast majority of our equine clients, we recommend vaccinating adult horses in the spring with a “4-Way” or “5-Way” product along with a West Nile vaccine.
When should a West Nile vaccine be given to horses?
Because of the high mortality associated with West Nile virus, it is recommended that foals born in areas where there is a high risk of exposure to West Nile virus should receive an initial series of three (3) doses of vaccine against West Nile beginning at 3 months of age and at 4- to 6- week intervals.
What is in the 6 way vaccine for horses?
For a “4-Way,” add influenza to those three vaccines just listed. A five way provides protection against EEE, WEE, Tetanus, Influenza and Equine Herpesvirus (“rhinopneumonitis”), and a “6-way” contains all 5 components of a 5-Way, plus West Nile.
Can horses survive West Nile?
The survival rate in horses that remain standing is approximately 80 to 90%. The survival rate in horses that cannot be supported with the use of a sling is much lower. Horses cannot transmit WNV to humans through contact. There is no reason to destroy a horse infected with WNV based on concern for human disease.
Can West Nile in horses be cured?
Because there is no cure for WNV, treatment is primarily directed towards managing inflammation and clinical signs. Since horses cannot be “carriers” or transmit the disease, quarantine is not part of treatment for horses with WNV.
What vaccines do horses need every year?
Again, ALL horses should receive the core vaccines (rabies, EEE/WEE, tetanus, and West Nile Virus).
What vaccines do horses need annually?
Summary. To recap, your horse should at least receive EWT/WN and Rabies vaccinations once a year. In general, we recommend that your horse receive EWT/WN, PHF/Rabies, Strangles, and Flu/Rhino in the Spring, and PHF and Flu/Rhino in the Fall.
