ShadowFlame
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I know some people do, some people don't. What are your reasons?
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Vaccinations - do you or don't you?
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rhino
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Yes I do, and will continue to do so even though my old boy is retired and won't be leaving the yard.
Why? If you have ever seen a horse with tetanus I doubt you would ask
Absolutely horrific! Don't particularly need the flu I suppose although it is hardly a hardship to get the vet out for an MOT yearly anyway; he rarely needs the vet between times.
Why? If you have ever seen a horse with tetanus I doubt you would ask
Absolutely horrific! Don't particularly need the flu I suppose although it is hardly a hardship to get the vet out for an MOT yearly anyway; he rarely needs the vet between times. Jesstickle
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I do as it is yard rules. Plus BH goes out occasionally and though no one ever checks his passport they could so for the sake of £30 I have him done
LeannePip
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i do because she goes out quite a bit to shows and stuff and i just thought it was the done thing that everyone did :L hoping to register BE for a couple of 4yo's next year so they need to be vacc'd for that
sandi_84
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I do, poor Loki (he of the massive needle phobia) is getting his next one on the 2nd but our vet is brill, she injects him before he has a chance to properly freak out
but our vet is brill, she injects him before he has a chance to properly freak out mulledwhine
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I do, as above, for the sake of £30 why risk it??
monkeybum13
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Yes, I do RC and compete so I have to. Although I still would even if I didn't compete/RC.
fidleyspromise
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Yes.
a. yard rules although they bent them for me - little one was unhandled so they were happy to wait until she trusted me, before getting vet out.
b. why risk it? gives me piece of mind.
c. we compete
a. yard rules although they bent them for me - little one was unhandled so they were happy to wait until she trusted me, before getting vet out.
b. why risk it? gives me piece of mind.
c. we compete
Foxhunter49
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If anyone had ever seen a horse with tetanus or with a bad case of 'flu then they would certainly make sure their horses were inoculated!
Winter of 1969, equine flu was rife in the UK as there was not a standard inoculation. Most racing was stopped and only horses that had come from the USA and had been inoculated, avoided being sick.
In a yard with eleven horses I was struggling to keep them warm and alive. Three were particularly hard hit and took about four months to get back to normal.
I have unsuccessfully tried to save four horses with tetanus, I learned that if a horse I had in my care was diagnosed with tetanus I would have it shot. I could not bear to see what they go through again.
Winter of 1969, equine flu was rife in the UK as there was not a standard inoculation. Most racing was stopped and only horses that had come from the USA and had been inoculated, avoided being sick.
In a yard with eleven horses I was struggling to keep them warm and alive. Three were particularly hard hit and took about four months to get back to normal.
I have unsuccessfully tried to save four horses with tetanus, I learned that if a horse I had in my care was diagnosed with tetanus I would have it shot. I could not bear to see what they go through again.
lachlanandmarcus
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Tetanus - Always always always (and its only biannual anyway)
Flu - yes for the young healthy girl who competes.
yes for any healthy horse
No for special cases for my old chap who goes nowhere and doesnt mix, lives at home and who got very very ill after flu jab and worming a few years back; for him the risks of flu are less than the risks of reaction.
Flu - yes for the young healthy girl who competes.
yes for any healthy horse
No for special cases for my old chap who goes nowhere and doesnt mix, lives at home and who got very very ill after flu jab and worming a few years back; for him the risks of flu are less than the risks of reaction.
Enfys
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Tetanus, West Nile and Rabies, all three absolutely vital here.
Ironically tetanus is the only vaccine that is routinely available for humans, unless they are in a high risk occupation like a Vet etc.
Ironically tetanus is the only vaccine that is routinely available for humans, unless they are in a high risk occupation like a Vet etc.
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Capriole
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yes, all of mine are vaccinated. I have them split into 2 groups, winter and summer, to spread out the cost. I have them vaccinated whether they go out and compete or hardly leave the premises, its worth the expense to me for some peace of mind.
Circe
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Yes. Tetanus and strangles.
Compulsory on most yards here.
Kx
Compulsory on most yards here.
Kx
ebonyallen
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~Always have done and will continue to do so .
DragonSlayer
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Yep, all 4 of ours are kept up to date with vaccinations. I think I'd feel like they were missing something if we didn't...
Magnetic Sparrow
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Tetanus and flu, yes. EHV no - tried it on one as a youngster and he seemed to get sick as a result of the injections, so stopped that. Not considered strangles yet.
Moggy in Manolos
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Yes, we always vaccinated for tetanus, then in last 10yrs have done flu and tetanus and would continue this. I am on a yard which stipulates jabs are done which is fine by me.
Always Henesy
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Always Flu & Tetanus.
Would never risk leaving them without cover - especially Tetanus
They don't go anywhere/compete/ meet other horses that often, but feel happier that they are protected.
Would never risk leaving them without cover - especially Tetanus
They don't go anywhere/compete/ meet other horses that often, but feel happier that they are protected.
peaceandquiet1
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I have never been able to understand how anyone can deprive their horse of the protection of a tetanus vaccine! Mine are all flu/tet.