When should a pregnant mare be vaccinated for equine rhinopneumonitis Type I?

When should a pregnant mare be vaccinated for equine rhinopneumonitis Type I?

Pregnant mares should be vaccinated against Equine Herpes Virus (EHV or Rhinopneumonitis virus) at 5, 7 and 9 months of gestation, with many veterinarians recommending vaccinating at 3 months of gestation as well. EHV is a common cause of respiratory tract infections in young horses.

What vaccinations do pregnant mares need?

The mare should be vaccinated for Eastern and Western encephalomyelitis, West Nile virus, influenza and tetanus at the beginning of pregnancy. A booster should be given one month prior to foaling to increase the antibody level in the mare’s colostrum (first milk) and help protect the newborn foal from disease.

Is there a vaccine for rhinopneumonitis?

Equine Rhinopneumonitis Vaccine Killed Virus. PNEUMABORT-K® + 1b is the only equine vaccine labeled for use in pregnant mares to aid in the prevention of abortion due to equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) infections, as well as to help prevent respiratory infections caused by EHV-1p and EHV-1b.

When should a pregnant mare be wormed?

In general, it’s wise to avoid any unnecessary drug administration, including dewormers, during the first 60 days of pregnancy since this is the time when major organ systems are developing in the fetus (organogenesis).

How close to foaling can you vaccinate a mare?

4-6 weeks prior to foaling. Only recommended if the horse is at high risk for exposure or in endemic area. We recommend checking the blood titer levels for strep equi prior to vaccination to identify horses that are more likely to have a vaccine reaction.

Can you vaccinate a nursing mare?

Health Programs for the Foaling Mare Recommended vaccinations typically include tetanus toxoid, encephalomyelitis, West Nile Virus, Influenza, Rhinopneumonitis, and possibly, Strangles and Rotavirus A. Several of these vaccines require multiple doses.

When should a foal be vaccinated?

Vaccinations of the foal should start at 4-6 months of age when the foal will start making its own immunity. Once a vaccine is given for the first time it should be boostered in 3-4 weeks, so the body builds adequate immunity.

What are pre foaling vaccinations?

Vaccinations – All mares should be fully vaccinated before breeding, additional vaccinations to consider are tetanus, 4 weeks before due date; equine herpes vaccines at 5, 7 and 9 months can be arranged. Worming – Worm as normal. Use Ivermectin only wormer in pregnant and lactating mares.

What causes Rhinopneumonitis in horses?

Causes of Equine Rhinopneumonitis in Horses Direct contact occurs when an infected horse and an uninfected horse come into contact with each other; usually nose to nose contact has to occur. Indirect contact can also spread the virus.

What causes Rhinopneumonitis?

Rhinopneumonitis, also called rhino, is an inflammation of the mucosa of the nasal cavities and lungs in horses. It is caused by the equine herpes virus and only affects horses. Almost all adult horses are infected due to natural exposure after birth.

Is ivermectin safe for foals?

Ivermectin is not recommended for administration to foals less than 4 months of age, as safety has not been demonstrated in adequate numbers of foals of this age. However, doses as high as 1000 ug/kg have been tolerated by foals less than 30 days of age without signs of toxicity (DiPietro and Todd 1987).