09/05/2024
π₯π₯ Horses that stay at home still need to be vaccinated π₯π₯
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) recommends the following core vaccines for ALL horses:
β‘οΈ Tetanus (Bacteria π¦ found in the environment)
β‘οΈ Rabies (Virus spread by rabid animals π¦ π¦¨π¦)
β‘οΈ Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE) (Virus spread by mosquitos π¦)
β‘οΈ Western Equine Encephalomyelitis (WEE) (Virus spread by mosquitos π¦)
β‘οΈ West Nile Virus (WNV) (Virus spread by mosquitos π¦)
Most cases of EEE occur July through October. If your horse hasn't been vaccinated yet this year or if you're unsure if they need a vaccine booster, contact your veterinarian.