Recommended Equine Vaccination Schedule

Disease/

Vaccine

Foals/

Weanlings

Yearlings

Performance

Horses

Pleasure

Horses

Broodmares

Tetnus Toxoid

1st dose:  3-4 mos.

2nd dose:  4-5 mos.

Annual

Annual

Annual

Annual, 4-6 wks. Prefoaling

Encephalomyelitis

(VEE, EEE, WEE)

1st dose:  3-4 mos.

2nd dose:  4-5 mos.

Annual

Spring

Annual

Spring

Annual

Spring

Annual, 4-6 wks. Prefoaling

Influenza

1st dose:  3-6 mos.

2nd dose:  4-7 mos.

3rd dose:  5-8 mos.

Repeat at 3 mo. Intervals

Every 3 mos.

Every 3 mos.

Biannual with added boosters prior to likely exposure

At least biannual with one booster timed 4-6 weeks prefoaling

Rhinopneumonitis

(EHV-1 & EHV-4)

1st dose:  3-4 mos.

2nd dose:  4-5 mos.

3rd dose:  5-6 mos.

Repeat at 3 mo. Intervals

Every 3 mos.

Every 3 mos.

Optional:

Biannual if elected

5th, 7th, 9th mo. Of gestation (inactivated EHV-1 vaccine)

Strangles

(Strep, equi)

1st dose:  8-12 wks.

2nd dose: 11-15 wks.

3rd dose: 14-18 wks.

4th dose:  weaning (6-8 mos.)

Biannual

Optional:

Biannual if risk high

Optional:

Biannual if risk high

Biannual with one dose timed 4-6 wk prefoaling

Botulism, Potomac Horse Fever (PHF), Rabies & Rotavirus

These diseases are endemic; consult a veterinarian for use in specific areas.

Note:  This information was provided by the American Association of Equine Practitioners and should be used as a basis in discussing specific needs with a veterinarian.  His or her recommendations will be based on a variety of factors, including age, sex, type of horse, and geographic location.  He or she will have insight into the diseases endemic to a region and the likelihood of disease outbreaks at specific times of year.  Please pay special attention to the safety indications regarding vaccinations for pregnant mares.