Eradicated in U.S. except some states bordering Mexico.
Check with your vet.
West Nile
Encephalomyelitis
(WNV)
Annual
Fall or Spring. Booster required 10 days to 2 weeks
after initial vaccination. In high exposure situations
recommended once every 6 months
Equine Influenza
(FLU)
Annual
In high exposure situations/areas can be every 3 months.
Vaccinate 2 weeks prior to hauling to an event.
Avert may provide a longer immunity.
Equine Rhinopnuemonitis
(Rhino)
Annual
In high exposure situations/areas every 3 months.
Vaccinate 2 weeks prior to hauling to event
Tetanus
Annual
Botulism
Check with your vet
Strangles
Annual
Younger horses, weanlings to 4 years are most
susceptible. Opinions vary, but some believe once a
horse has the disease they build an immunity (like
chicken pox in humans) Intranasal is best. Initial dose
requires booster 10 days to 2 weeks later. Pinnacle IN
appears to be safer and more effective.
Potomac Horse
Fever
As Appropriate
Annual only if needed in your region. Ask your vet.
Rabies
As Appropriate
May be used as a preventative.
EVA
As Appropriate
EVA may be required in some states and countries. May be
important for International purchases and sales.
Other
Get an opinion from your local equine vet
Lyme disease may also be appropriate in some areas.