Discussion???

Super_Trooper · 09-10-2004, 09:54 AM

Okay....I want to know everyone's views on...

"To vaccinate to not to vaccinate!"

cassidy · 09-10-2004, 09:56 AM

i give me horses a flu an tet vaccination!

an i like to keep on top of worming too!

QHGirl · 09-10-2004, 10:01 AM

Some times I feel (and vet has told me) we over vaccinate....

I still do, why ruin something that works.... I would feel awful if something did happen, but my vet had a point, if you don't feel comfortable doing it every year, just make sure you vaccinate for that which they can't treat... Rabbies!!!

I always make sure my guys get fall shots, tube worming both spring and fall, and WNile both Spring and Fall. Rabies and Tetinus.

Just my opinion!

Super_Trooper · 09-10-2004, 10:03 AM

I am caught in between. My trainer is also caught in between. Veruca had everything but rhino, flu and WN this year before I bought her. My trainer feels that she would get the vaccine if there happened to be a case around out area, but there was not ONE case of west nile in BC...but everyone got the vaccine?

I know that I only get tetnus once every 10 years, so why should my horse get it every year? Flue shots? I dont get them......

Shotgun93 · 09-10-2004, 10:20 AM

I have always been for vaccinations, but then I have never had an animal have an adverse reaction to them. I saw a horse go down with West Nile, it was pretty bad. I also had my horse in a barn that had an outbreak of strangles, my horse was one of three that didn't get. I would feel awful if my horses, or dogs or cats for that matter, got sick from something that I could have prevented with a $15 vaccination. I guess since I compete and my horses are around a lot of other horses, I vaccinate.
That being said, my husband likes to point out to me that I vaccinate my horse from west nile (my state had about 900 horses get infected last year, I think about 200 died), but I don't use bug spray on myself when I am outside.

Super_Trooper · 09-10-2004, 10:25 AM

See, if I was at a barn where allot of horses were coming and going, and I was travelling to shows all the time and what not, then I would consider it. Right now, we are on a 5 horse acerage boarding, every other horse there is a permanet resident, we are not going to be showing for a while and when we do, it will be local for a while.

Gretajack · 09-10-2004, 10:26 AM

I vaccinate because I have to. My horse came from a rescue so for the next 4 years he must receive his 4 way, West Niles, Coggins pulled, etc. Personally, I think most pets are overvaccinated. All my dogs are vaccinated as well since they are therapy dogs and I have to have shot proof for visits. I trust my vet to recommend what they feel is minimally necessary.

Simon Says · 09-10-2004, 10:34 AM

i vaccinate every year, just in case.

SammyDoodle · 09-10-2004, 11:14 AM

I vaccinate all three for tetnus

Charlie has both - he goes out and about

Denver is so old he is never out at shows any more so I dont do him for flu

Sam does not have flu jabs as he took a really bad reaction to one about 3 years ago and almost died

Moostang · 09-10-2004, 11:25 AM

I vaccinate for everything but rabies... but I am on the fence about the issue since I have seen the strangles fail on multiple horses, and the way viruses mutate now who knows how effective they really are.

09-10-2004, 09:54 AM	#1
Super_Trooper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 9,472 Images: 77	Discussion??? Okay....I want to know everyone's views on... "To vaccinate to not to vaccinate!" __________________ True commitment begins when you reach the point of not knowing how you could possibly go on, and deciding to do it anyway! http://b1.lilypie.com/mCKWm7/.png

09-10-2004, 09:56 AM	#2
cassidy Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: england - its sunny sometimes honest! Posts: 21,789 Images: 843	i give me horses a flu an tet vaccination! an i like to keep on top of worming too! __________________ bluebell , haribo , william & lil bill May your life be like toilet paper - Long and useful A horse doesn't care how much you know until he knows how much you care. - Pat Parelli http://www.freewebs.com/linz88055/myprofile.htm

09-10-2004, 10:01 AM	#3
QHGirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 7,704 Images: 368	Some times I feel (and vet has told me) we over vaccinate.... I still do, why ruin something that works.... I would feel awful if something did happen, but my vet had a point, if you don't feel comfortable doing it every year, just make sure you vaccinate for that which they can't treat... Rabbies!!! I always make sure my guys get fall shots, tube worming both spring and fall, and WNile both Spring and Fall. Rabies and Tetinus. Just my opinion! __________________ I must not forget to thank the difficult horses, who made my life miserable, but who were better teachers than the well-behaved school horses who raised no problems. -Alois Podhaisky Sexy by Christmas Challenge-r!! Start: 0 lbs LOST / Goal: 10 lbs LOST / CURRENT: 0 lbs LOST

09-10-2004, 10:03 AM	#4
Super_Trooper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 9,472 Images: 77	I am caught in between. My trainer is also caught in between. Veruca had everything but rhino, flu and WN this year before I bought her. My trainer feels that she would get the vaccine if there happened to be a case around out area, but there was not ONE case of west nile in BC...but everyone got the vaccine? I know that I only get tetnus once every 10 years, so why should my horse get it every year? Flue shots? I dont get them...... __________________ True commitment begins when you reach the point of not knowing how you could possibly go on, and deciding to do it anyway! http://b1.lilypie.com/mCKWm7/.png

09-10-2004, 10:20 AM	#5
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 14,941 Images: 133	I have always been for vaccinations, but then I have never had an animal have an adverse reaction to them. I saw a horse go down with West Nile, it was pretty bad. I also had my horse in a barn that had an outbreak of strangles, my horse was one of three that didn't get. I would feel awful if my horses, or dogs or cats for that matter, got sick from something that I could have prevented with a $15 vaccination. I guess since I compete and my horses are around a lot of other horses, I vaccinate. That being said, my husband likes to point out to me that I vaccinate my horse from west nile (my state had about 900 horses get infected last year, I think about 200 died), but I don't use bug spray on myself when I am outside. __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

09-10-2004, 10:25 AM	#6
Super_Trooper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 9,472 Images: 77	See, if I was at a barn where allot of horses were coming and going, and I was travelling to shows all the time and what not, then I would consider it. Right now, we are on a 5 horse acerage boarding, every other horse there is a permanet resident, we are not going to be showing for a while and when we do, it will be local for a while. __________________ True commitment begins when you reach the point of not knowing how you could possibly go on, and deciding to do it anyway! http://b1.lilypie.com/mCKWm7/.png

09-10-2004, 10:26 AM	#7
Gretajack Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 380	I vaccinate because I have to. My horse came from a rescue so for the next 4 years he must receive his 4 way, West Niles, Coggins pulled, etc. Personally, I think most pets are overvaccinated. All my dogs are vaccinated as well since they are therapy dogs and I have to have shot proof for visits. I trust my vet to recommend what they feel is minimally necessary.

09-10-2004, 10:34 AM	#8
Simon Says Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Covington, La Posts: 4,296 Images: 194	i vaccinate every year, just in case. __________________ "If your dog doesn't like someone, you probably shouldn't either" Chrissy & Stormy

09-10-2004, 11:14 AM	#9
SammyDoodle Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,284 Images: 68 Blog Entries: 1	I vaccinate all three for tetnus Charlie has both - he goes out and about Denver is so old he is never out at shows any more so I dont do him for flu Sam does not have flu jabs as he took a really bad reaction to one about 3 years ago and almost died

09-10-2004, 11:25 AM	#10
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 11,221 Images: 760 Blog Entries: 55	I vaccinate for everything but rabies... but I am on the fence about the issue since I have seen the strangles fail on multiple horses, and the way viruses mutate now who knows how effective they really are. __________________ A train station is where the train stops. A bus station is where the bus stops. On my desk, I have a work station... http://moostangproductions.com http://www.hoovesnirons.com

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