help-herpes vaccination ehv1,4

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my horse( show jumper)- started coughing last week, just watery nasal discharge(at rest), dehydrated, off food for fews days, no temp, dungs a bit darker than usual, glands up. On top spec feed balancer, oats and alfa- a, ad lib hayledge and best of straw bedding - however still not firing on all cylinders- never squelling and bucking which i find odd.
Has blood done - results today - normal. So vet is coming tomorrow to vaccinate against ehv1,4, for the first time for this horse (i didnt realise that he wasnt vaccinated until my dad checked) and to update tet and flu.
Any opinions if this is ok?
heard that cos its 1st time for ehv 1,4 shots, need booster again in 3 wks and then every 3-6 month? is this right?
Anyone has experiences with horses suffering from low grade viruses?
thanks
 
I'm sorry your boys not well.
Lucy had EHV a few years ago (she caught it off showjumpers) I can't remember what number it was but she collapsed. My vet said to let the virus run it's course and not to vacinate her as the vaccine only lasts 3 months and you normaly give it every 6. (I was also moving yards anyway)
Lucy had a few weeks off then moved yards and was icolated for a while just taking it easy. She fully recovered and was back to normal.
I hope this is of some help. I don't know much about the Vaccination sorry. Let me know if i can be of any further help. :)
 
thanks hopefully he will be ok soon!
i think it paralysis your horse had and its the most servere outcome of the ehv- sorry to hear that and glad shes ok now!
Thanks for your help ! x
 
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