Poll
Vaccine Preferences
Which type of vaccine do you prefer for your horse?
Total votes cast: 635
Comments & Write-in Answers
I prefer to space my vaccinations out over a few weeks
7/10/2011 11:40:37 PM
Allows us to spread out vaccinations so as not to overwhelm my older horse's immune system
7/10/2011 5:05:52 PM
vet chooses what he buys, so limited choices.. great vet
7/10/2011 12:50:31 PM
I hate giving shots so I try to find one that covers the gambet
7/9/2011 12:21:36 PM
Just give 3 way no West Nile since I almost lost a horse due to the vaccine
7/9/2011 11:11:03 AM
Vet choose but would prever monovalent due to distance & # of horses vet won't make trips
7/8/2011 4:18:59 PM
I've had too many sick horses over the years from combination vaccines, it throws their immunity off
7/8/2011 2:58:43 PM
Vet prefers combination vaccines.
7/8/2011 9:17:25 AM
I have 4 mares, 2 have severe reactions to some shots.
7/7/2011 10:21:19 PM
more titers vs vaccines
7/7/2011 10:15:54 PM
My vet recommends
7/7/2011 7:16:33 PM
the vet knows what is for our area
7/7/2011 3:19:30 PM
This way I can tell which vaccine the horse reacts to negatively. I do 2 - 3 week intervals between
7/7/2011 9:36:30 AM
But not all in one. And West Nike always alone.
7/7/2011 12:57:52 AM
I use %way plus West Nile
7/6/2011 6:41:19 PM
My horse has anti-tet and flu jabs every year. He was having these before I bought him, so I continu
7/6/2011 6:12:33 PM
My vet chooses what is the best for my horses
7/6/2011 6:05:28 PM
I typically don't use vaccines. When I feel it is necessary I will only administer one at a time.
7/6/2011 5:14:21 PM
Giving more at one time taxes the immune system too much & you don't know which 1 caused a reaction
7/6/2011 2:21:01 PM
none
7/6/2011 1:02:13 PM
Discuss it with the vet but ultimately it is her decision as she has more current information
7/6/2011 12:04:09 PM
my vet chooses, but he uses combination products
7/6/2011 11:49:05 AM
I vaccinate for one disease at a time and space a few weeks apart
7/6/2011 10:52:04 AM
depends on which combo - I also prefer shots to internasel
7/6/2011 10:29:17 AM
Trust my Vet to make the choice
7/6/2011 9:36:35 AM
4-way but NO West Nile. I live in the dessert and control mosquitos by treating the water.
7/6/2011 7:57:53 AM
Less adjuvant, less reaction in my horse
7/6/2011 2:09:14 AM
I give most shots needed myself. Try to limit the number of times they get poked.
7/6/2011 12:02:15 AM
My vet does what he deems best and I've never had any problems.
7/5/2011 11:56:35 PM
no more than 3 at one time
7/5/2011 10:48:18 PM
Smaller assualt on horse's system. Wait a week between vaccines.
7/5/2011 10:24:43 PM
Never a problem with EWT. Give others separate
7/5/2011 9:15:45 PM
EWT together, others alone
7/5/2011 8:40:31 PM
This way if your horse has a reaction, you know which vaccine it was, and avoid vaccinosis
7/5/2011 8:35:24 PM
4x1 shots
7/5/2011 8:23:53 PM
I used to do my own, but now because of new protocols I have the vet do them. (rabies now for sure)
7/5/2011 7:57:35 PM
I cover everything... including strangles, which is so contagious!!!
7/5/2011 7:30:54 PM
My horse has reactions to vaccine if I give more then 1 at the time
7/5/2011 7:18:00 PM
EWT and WNile Combo
7/5/2011 6:03:17 PM
I use both monovalent and combination vaccines.
7/5/2011 5:37:00 PM
Actually I'd prefer no bvaccines, but to run titers instead.
7/5/2011 5:11:34 PM
Vet explains what and why the type they use on my horses
7/5/2011 4:50:43 PM
seldom vaccinate
7/5/2011 4:44:57 PM
With show and travel exposure, we try to cover as many diseases as possible.
7/5/2011 4:39:20 PM
EWT twice a year here in steamy Florida. Rabies once a year.
7/5/2011 4:31:34 PM
If there's a reaction, you can isolate which did it.Adjuvants can be toxic. Spread them out.
7/5/2011 3:57:00 PM
NONE
7/5/2011 3:55:51 PM
monovalent and spaced apart. I think I allows a better immune response.
7/5/2011 3:54:07 PM
prefer combinations as you don't have to give the horse as many total shots, but no more than 2/time
7/5/2011 3:51:30 PM
Prefer Pfizer/Fort Dodge products as that is what my vet has always used and no problems
7/5/2011 3:39:55 PM
I split them up: rhino/flu in one shot, sleeping sickness/tetanus in another
7/5/2011 3:32:28 PM
When I give myself, prefer combination, otherwise up to the vet
7/5/2011 3:16:04 PM
Prestige V + WNV
7/5/2011 3:10:24 PM
vaccinations save lives
7/5/2011 3:08:55 PM
I don't use Fort Dodge and don 't have sore necked horses anymore
7/5/2011 3:05:47 PM
For horses that have had EPM, we spread out the vaccines one per week.
7/5/2011 3:04:03 PM
Its hard to not find them in the combination form, unless you have your vet give the shots.
7/5/2011 2:57:03 PM
preferably not Fort Dodge brand
7/5/2011 2:55:42 PM
Have bad reactions from combined
7/5/2011 2:48:22 PM
Since my horse now has suffered a major allergic reaction to unknown causes , care is needed
7/5/2011 2:38:22 PM
Combo with conditions since I have 2 horses with reactions.
7/5/2011 2:01:23 PM
Because she is highly reactive to vaccines we administer individually 1 week apart
7/5/2011 12:31:06 PM
My veterinarian administers my horses vaccines, so I trust his judgement.
7/5/2011 9:01:14 AM
Administered at 2 week intervals to lessen reactions.
7/5/2011 8:15:24 AM
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I usually vacinate with a Flu-Vac 5 way
7/11/2011 11:24:19 AM