Horse Maintenance Part 2

Vaccinations

They can save lives. They are designed to stimulate an immune response and because your horse is unique, they may respond differently from other horses. It is common for horses to have mild & temporary side effects after the vaccination. They are:

1) Local muscle soreness or swelling,

2) Fever

3) Loss of appetite

4) Lack of energy or alertness

Chose your vaccines for the area you live in. They may include: Eastern/Western Encephalitis,Tetanus,West Nile Virus, Influenza & Rhino. There are many others check your area for risks. Also pregnant mares need Rhinopneumoitis in the fifth, seventh, and ninth months of pregnancy.