Tetanus vaccination- how often?

[K27]

This is prob silly q of the day -but I can't remember how often they have to be vaccinated for Tetanus- looking at my horses vet cards/passports it looks like the vets have given this every year in the past - this year a different vet has come out and vaccinated for flu only- which is fine by me and of course they know what they are doing but i'd just like to check- many thanks!

 

[ImogenBurrows]

Hi

It depends what vaccine brand your vets are using.

The primary course consists of two vaccines at 4-6week interval, then the first booster is one year later.

Most manufacturers recommend revaccinating at two year intervals (hence alternating flu/flu and tet etc); although the Schering-Plough vaccine Equip T only needs three yearly boosters.

HTH
Imogen

 

[K27]

Hi

It depends what vaccine brand your vets are using.

The primary course consists of two vaccines at 4-6week interval, then the first booster is one year later.

Most manufacturers recommend revaccinating at two year intervals (hence alternating flu/flu and tet etc); although the Schering-Plough vaccine Equip T only needs three yearly boosters.

HTH
Imogen

Hi Imogen

Thanks very much for taking the time to answer my q!- In the past it's mainly all been Duvaxyn, and this time it was Merial *I think*

So next year I'll make sure they get the Tetanus then!

Thanks - thats good to know- I wasn't doubting my vet at all as you all know your stuff! I was just being curious!

 

[Kenzo]

It could be that your horse has already had his tet booster so could be leaving 2 year interval between his next.

 

[ImogenBurrows]

I have worked at a smaller clinic that only stocked flu and tet vaccs so all horses were given both every year
It's not detrimental to have too much tet vacc!!

 

[Mike007]

My understanding ,and I stand by to be proved wrong is that the Tet vac is effective for up to ten years but I wouldnt risk it. As Imogen says its not detrimental to have more frequent top ups.

 

[Box_Of_Frogs]

Mike, the tetanus vaccination for humans is now up to 10 years but not sure if this applies to horses too.