Re: intranasal vaccine for strangles

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/13/99 10:31:35 AM Pacific Standard Time,
hrbaker@proaxis.com writes:

<< do you recommend it to be
 included with the other spring shots most people use prior to the ride
 season, do you need to repeat it more often than the standard
 immunizations, how far in advance to you recommend administering it to
 achieve good immunity prior to attending a ride, and lastly, even though it
 has a better side effect profile than the older IM shots, what are the most
 common reactions to watch for and the percentage of occurance. >>

Yes, I would highly recommend the new intranasal strangles vaccine as part of
the immunization program.  It needs to be given twice the first year 3-4 weeks
apart, and then annually after that.  We see SO much more strangles than we
used to from rides--likely because more people are involved, more endurance
horses are boarders, and there is so much more travel.  I would like to see it
given in time that the second immunization was a week or two behind you before
you plan your first ride.  So far I have yet to see reactions, and have not
heard of any, although I am not naive enough to believe that there is ANY
vaccine that is reaction-free.

Heidi