** Consult with your veterinarian to determine the most appropriate vaccination protocol for your specific needs. There are many new vaccination options, and your program will depend on your exposure, concentration of horses, and show schedule.

SPRING

1. Equine 5 way vaccine (Prestige V), or 4-way + Rhino:
   -Annual vaccination, and given 1 month prior to foaling.
   (Flu, Rhino, Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis, Tetanus)
2. Rhinopneumonitis vaccine (Prodigy: killed EHV 1): |
   -Administered at 3, 5, 7, & 9 months of gestation.
3. West Nile vaccine - Administered annually.
4. Strangles-Streptococcus Equi vaccine (Pinnacle I.N.-Intranasal vaccine)
   -Administered annually.
5. Deworm: Administer 1 month prior to foaling and day of foaling.
6. Nutrition- Feed good grass or grass/alfalfa hay.
7. Mineral-Free choice Redmond Vet Clinic Mineral #2

Geldings and Stallions

1. Equine 3 Way: Administer annually.
2. Rhinopneumonitis vaccine (Prestige): Administer every 3-4 months.
3. Intranasal Flu vaccine: Administer every 6 months.
   *New option for rhino/flu vaccine = Calvenza vaccine (rhino/flu combo.) 2 doses given IM, then future doses given IN (Intranasal).
4. West Nile vaccine - Administered annually.
5. Strangles vaccine (Pinnacle I.N.): Administer annually.
6. Deworm: Rotate dewormers as needed.
7. Nutrition: Good grass hay or pasture. Grain as needed for working situations.
8. Mineral: Redmond Vet Mineral #2 free choice.

Yearlings

1. Equine 3 way: Administer annually.
2. Rhinopneumonitis vaccine (Prestige): Administer every 3-4 months.
3. Intranasal Flu Vaccine: Administer every 6 months.
   *Calvenza Option for rhino/flu combination.
4. West Nile vaccine - Administered annually.
5. Strangles vaccine (Pinnacle I.N.): Vaccinate annually.
6. Deworm: Rotate dewormers as needed.

1. Equine 3 way: Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis, and Tetanus.
   Administer at 6 months of age, and booster twice 3-4 weeks apart (total of 3 shots). Ask your veterinarian for specific starting age for your individual vaccination program.
2. Influenza Intranasal:
   * (Calvenza option also for rhino/flu combo.)
   Administer at 9-11 months of age, and then every 6 months.
   *This is a new recommendation based on studies showing that earlier vaccination does not produce an effective antibody level in foals*
3. Rhinopneumonitis (Prestige): Vaccinate starting at 6 months then booster twice at 3-4 weeks apart.
4. West Nile vaccine: Vaccinate at 6-9 months, and then booster twice at 3-4 week intervals, then go to annual spring shots.
5. Nutrition- Good alfalfa – grass hay combination and fortified minerals (RVC#2).

1. Iodine navel with dilute iodine solution. (5%)
2. E-Se injection 1ml.
3. Tetanus Antitoxin 1500 IU, if mare was not vaccinated 1 month prior to foaling with a 3-way or 4-way.
4. Strangles vaccine (Pinnacle I.N.): can be given at 1 week old if in an area of high exposure and risk, and booster in 2-3 weeks. Otherwise start at 6 months.
5. Make sure foal is up and nursing within 1-2 hours to insure good colostrum intake in the first 12 hours.
6. Examine eyes, mouth, and legs for abnormalities. Check for umbilical hernia.

**Routine hoof care of all horses**
***We recommend new foal exams and an IgG blood test at 24 hrs. of age to insure adequate colostrum was consumed.

II. SUMMER

1. All horses deworm with Benzimidizole type paste anthelmintic.
2. Provide good pasture or hay, plus minerals.
3. Provide insect protection with dust, spray or other form of repellant.
4. Pregnancy exam all mares bred in spring, if not already done.
5. Routine hoof care of all horses.

III. FALL

1. Rhinopneumonitis vaccine (Prodigy): vaccinate 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th month of gestation.
2. Examine teeth on all adults (2 years and older) for necessary dental work.
3. Wean foals at 4-6 months of age and feed N.W. Mare and Foal Creep Feed.
4. Deworm with broad-spectrum anthelmintic such as Ivermectin that will kill bots. Administer after 2-3 days of freezing weather when flies are gone.
5. Begin hay feeding gradually when changing from pasture, or to a new cutting of hay. Make sure that there is plenty of fresh water available.
6. Feed good balanced mineral supplement. (RVC#2)

1. Deworm with broad-spectrum anthelmintic such as Ivermectin.
2. Examine teeth on all adults for necessary dental work.
3. Routine hoof care.
4. Again, begin feeding hay gradually.

V. WINTER

1. Deworm with Benzimidizole type paste wormer.
2. Feed good alfalfa-grass hay or grass hay with grain supplement as indicated.
3. Provide high quality balanced mineral supplement.(RVC#2)
4. Routine hoof care.

1. Equine 5 way (Prestige V): Give 1 month prior to foaling.
2. Rhinopneumonitis vaccine (Prodigy): Given at 3, 5, 7 and 9 months of pregnancy prior to foaling.
3. Strangles vaccine (Pinnacle I.N.): Give annually.

NOTE:
This program calls for routine deworming of horses 4 times annually. Conditions of very heavy exposure may require more frequent deworming. GOOD SANITATION CAN DECREASE THE PARASITE LOAD IN All AREAS!

*Pinnacle I.N. (Strangles vaccine): This is a new vaccine that is very effective. The vaccine stimulates cellular immunity of the nasal mucosa, which is more effective than systemic immunity since exposure is through the nasal mucosa. It is an intranasal vaccine that needs to be boostered in 2-3 weeks. It is not labeled for broodmares. The company cannot claim responsibility for its use in broodmares since they have not done enough studies in this area, therefore its use in this area is considered extra-label. **We do recommend vaccination of broodmares that are located in areas of high concentration and exposure. The immunity from the intranasal vaccine is not transferred via colostrum to newborn foals, therefore we recommend vaccinating mares with the intra-muscular vaccine 1 month prior to parturition. This is only done in areas where there is a known high concentration and exposure. Give this vaccine last, or on a completely different day so that it does not get on any needles that get used for intra-muscular inject. DO NOT GIVE IN THE MUSCLE - WILL CAUSE SEVERE ABSCESSATION.

*Intranasal Flu - (Flu-Alert) -> Given intranasally. A booster is not necessary. This vaccine is given 2-6 times per year depending on horse's exposure.

*Intranasal Rhino/Flu - (Calvenza): Rhino/flu combination -> This vaccine is given in the muscle, then boostered 3-4 weeks later with another intra-muscular shot, and then boostered one more time. This last booster can be given intramuscularly or intra-nasally. Then this shot is given annually, or before times of exposure.

*West Nile Vaccination - Please ask for additional handout if you want further information.