How Often Do Horses Get Shots? Core And Risked-Based Vaccines

Annual vaccines are an important part of your horse’s health. It is important to understand how often do horses get shots. 

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How Often Do Horses Get Shots?

In general, horses will get vaccinations every year. Typically, shots are administered in spring, as this provides the best protection for mosquito-borne illnesses. 

Core Vaccines

According to the AAEP, core vaccination for horses consist of rabies, Eastern and Western equine encephalomyelitis (EEE/WEE), tetanus, and West Nile Virus. 

Rabies – How Often Do Horses Get Shots?

The rabies vaccine can help protect your horse from this terrible disease.

EEE/WEE

Eastern and Western equine encephalomyelitis, or simply EEE/WEE, are life-threatening mosquito-borne illnesses.

Tetanus

Though humans generally only need to get a tetanus shot every 10 years, horses need to get it annually.

West Nile Virus

Another mosquito-borne illness, West Nile Virus can also be problematic for horses, though it is generally not as fatal. 

Common Risk-Based Vaccines

Some of the most common risk-based vaccines include Equine Influenza, Strangles, Equines Herpesvirus (Rhinopneumonitis), Potomac Horse Fever, and Botulism. 

It is important to keep your horse safe from preventable diseases by vaccinating them annually. All horses should receive core vaccines, though many will also receive risk-based vaccines as well.

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