Foals and Vaccinations - When?

[Cimarron]

What is the schedule for foals vaccinations and west nile shots. How old do they have to be? Sheila

 

[Ashley]

Everybody gives there shots differently. FOr me, our foals only get them if they are sold and the buyer requests them. Then they get them when they are weaned. (typically 4-6 months). If we do not sell them then I do not give them until they are yearlings.

 

[Irish Hills Farm]

The vet here in TN said I could start the WNV for foals at age 3 months, which I will do. I asked his opinion on 5 or 6 ways and at what age to begin those and he replied "You will get a different answer from everyone you talk to." So, I have decided to give EEE, WEE, VEE and Tetanus (4 way) approx. 2 wks after the foal has been weaned, depending on each individual and how the handle weaning. As yearlings I will give 5 or 6 ways, depends on what is available. If I plan on showing a weaner, I may vaccinate with a 5 or 6 way (booster as well) or if possible just leave the foal on its dam's side. Lots of things to consider.

 

[zoey829]

I have been wondering this too. My bet said at 3 months and a booster at 4 months. I am sure the booster was in reference to the WN. I have to check when I get home.

What about wormining?

 

[Irish Hills Farm]

I deworm my horses on the 1st of every month. Foals get wormed once a month until they are an actual year old, horses over 1 year of age, get dewormed every other month.

 

[zoey829]

Do you rotate? Or use specific kinds per time of yr? THanks

PS I love your quote!!

 

[ThreeCFarm]

Our vet recommends vaccinating foals at 4 months if their dam wasn't vaccinated. If the dam was vaccinated prior to foaling, the foals begin the series at 6 months.

 

[Miniv]

I think you'll find every vet and every breeder gives the foals their first vaccinations differently. A lot will depend on the mares' vaccination schedule too.

As to worming, we start the foals at age 2 months with either Panacur or Safeguard.

MA

 

[Nathan Luszcz]

Boosters are nessesary for almost all the vaccines, not just west nile. Just like children

You just are thinking west nile because that one is given to a lot of adults too.