ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: PHF

Re: PHF

Kimberly Henneman (vuduvet@utah-inter.net)
Tue, 20 May 1997 08:02:59 +0100

>>The idea is to not overdo it and use vaccines judiciously.
>
>When I was going to Western Kentucky to do the LBL several years ago I
>called Jon Warren and asked if I should vaccinate for PHF. His statement
>was that reaction to the vaccine was bigger risk than getting PHF.
>
>This raises another question. Most vets reccomends that pregnant mares be
>vaccinated for rhino/flu at month 5, 7 and 9. Is this necessary? It seems
>like overkill and the side effects may outweigh the benefits.
>
>Truman
>
>
>
>Truman Prevatt
>Mystic "The Horse form Hell" Storm with a lille hellion on the way
>Danson "Deamon in Training" Flame
>Sarasota, FL

Wisconsin Vet School is no longer recommending the 5,7,9 rhino vaccs for
mares. They recommend checkin for a protective antibody level (a titer)
first and if needs boosting, boost before breeding.

Kim Henneman, DVM

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