Disease/ Vaccine |
Foals/ Weanlings |
Yearlings |
Performance Horses |
Pleasure Horses |
Broodmares |
Tetnus Toxoid |
1st dose: 3-4 mos. 2nd dose: 4-5 mos. |
Annual |
Annual |
Annual |
Annual, 4-6 wks. Prefoaling |
Encephalomyelitis (VEE, EEE, WEE) |
1st dose: 3-4 mos. 2nd dose: 4-5 mos. |
Annual Spring |
Annual Spring |
Annual Spring |
Annual, 4-6 wks. Prefoaling |
Influenza |
1st dose: 3-6 mos. 2nd dose: 4-7 mos. 3rd dose: 5-8 mos. Repeat at 3 mo. Intervals |
Every 3 mos. |
Every 3 mos. |
Biannual with added boosters prior to likely exposure |
At least biannual with one booster timed 4-6 weeks prefoaling |
Rhinopneumonitis (EHV-1 & EHV-4) |
1st dose: 3-4 mos. 2nd dose: 4-5 mos. 3rd dose: 5-6 mos. Repeat at 3 mo. Intervals |
Every 3 mos. |
Every 3 mos. |
Optional: Biannual if elected |
5th, 7th, 9th mo. Of gestation (inactivated EHV-1 vaccine) |
Strangles (Strep, equi) |
1st dose: 8-12 wks. 2nd dose: 11-15 wks. 3rd dose: 14-18 wks. 4th dose: weaning (6-8 mos.) |
Biannual |
Optional: Biannual if risk high |
Optional: Biannual if risk high |
Biannual with one dose timed 4-6 wk prefoaling |
Botulism, Potomac Horse Fever (PHF), Rabies & Rotavirus |
These diseases are endemic; consult a veterinarian for use in specific areas. |
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Note: This information was provided by the American Association of Equine Practitioners and should be used as a basis in discussing specific needs with a veterinarian. His or her recommendations will be based on a variety of factors, including age, sex, type of horse, and geographic location. He or she will have insight into the diseases endemic to a region and the likelihood of disease outbreaks at specific times of year. Please pay special attention to the safety indications regarding vaccinations for pregnant mares.