Poll
Vaccine Features
What feature is most important to you when it comes to an equine vaccine?
Total votes cast: 375
Comments & Write-in Answers
I use single antigen only killed virus only, administered IM only.
12/12/2011 10:57:04 AM
I'm interested
12/11/2011 9:51:07 PM
Vaccinating my horse that is older 2 years ago with F.D almost killed my horse ,
12/11/2011 7:33:31 PM
I do not want the 'cure' to be worse than the disease--I hate reactions!
12/10/2011 10:19:50 AM
I go with the Vet's choice!! :-)
12/9/2011 4:57:41 PM
i think live attenuated vaccines will be more effective than killed...
12/9/2011 9:49:06 AM
I prefer good quality killed vaccines
12/8/2011 4:06:49 PM
safety and efficacy
12/8/2011 2:55:59 PM
I take titres and only vaccinate when essential.
12/8/2011 12:34:09 PM
While I do read up on these issues, I trust my vet's decision and have never had a problem
12/7/2011 9:23:27 AM
i always split mine up: rhino/flu in 1 shot, tet/enchephalo in another to reduce risk of abscess
12/7/2011 8:54:58 AM
Have a reactive mare so first consideration is whether she will have a reaction
12/7/2011 12:11:12 AM
I nly use single antigen vaccines, and spread them out over a couple of weeks. Fewer reactions.
12/6/2011 8:48:07 PM
i let my vet decide, and we vaccinate for west nile virus,rabies,tetanus,and, eastern & western enc
12/6/2011 7:53:04 PM
I trust my vet to decide on what's safe for my horses
12/6/2011 6:55:54 PM
just want the right combination of antigens
12/6/2011 6:50:48 PM
I stop vaccinating when they reach 7 years of age
12/6/2011 6:42:35 PM
I trust the person who went to eight years of school, aka, my vet, to know best
12/6/2011 6:41:59 PM
Safety and efficacy are most important to me
12/6/2011 5:12:44 PM
Definitely virus type-I'll only let killed virus be used after big problems with live vaccine.
12/6/2011 4:00:10 PM
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Combo is the best way to go!
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