A vaccine question.....

[laura7981]

Hi, I've just got a quick question regarding the flu and tetnus jab. I should probably know this but my horses have usually already been vaccinated with previous owners and therefore have only had to have annual boosters. In the case of my 2 newbies.... I've started their vaccinations, they've had the fist and then the second lot 6 wks later ... Now I know the 3rd is due 6 months after the second, but my question is... Do I count the 6 months in wks or in actuall months. For example..... They were done on the 15 sep.... Will they be due on the 15th march?

 

[Faithkat]

1st Equine Influenza vaccination
2nd vaccination after 21 to 92 days from 1st vac.
3rd vaccination after 150 to 215 days from 2nd vac
Thereafter annually, with the last permissible day being the same date as the previous year's vaccination.

FEI RULES
The primary vaccination course must consist of two vaccinations against equine influenza given between 21 and 92 days apart.
A booster vaccination must be given within each succeeding 12 months, subsequent to the second injection of the primary vaccination. None of these injections must have been given within the preceding 7 days including the day of the competition or of entry into the competition stables.
Thus any horse which meets the Jockey Club requirements also meets the FEI requirements.
Societies which require compliance with the FEI regulations include:
• British Horse Driving Trails Association
• BSJA when competing Internationally.
It is the owner or trainer's legal responsibility to ensure that the horse's vaccination records comply with the regulations of the organisation or show in which they wish to compete.

 

[laura7981]

Thanks for that...... I couldn't find info with the "days".... They all just said in 6 months. Much appreciated.