Ridecamp: Re: [RC] WNV Shots

> So to respond to Heidi - Yes Ft Dodge does want control.
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> from Heidi S
> > No reason whatsoever why a vaccine "has to be given by a vet" unless =
> > there is some regulatory reason where there must be documented proof =
> > that it has been administered (as in the case of rabies vaccines for =
> > licensing purposes,

1)  First off, my post with the above quote went private, so I'm surprised
to see it here on RC....

2)  That said, Fort Dodge having "control" for research purposes is not the
same thing as a regulatory issue.  "Regulatory" means that it is the law
that the vet has to give the vaccine.   This is the case with rabies in
several states for several species, and for brucellosis for cattle
nationwide.  What Fort Dodge wants to know is what horses got the vaccine
and where they are, for purposes of completing their research and licensing
processes.  As others have stated, if they have a sufficiently sound
doctor-client relationship with their veterinarians, they have been allowed
to purchase and administer the vaccine themselves.  This isn't illegal at
all, but rather is up to the discretion of each individual vet with regard
to each individual client.

Heidi


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