Pneumabort

Lindsayanne · 05-10-2008, 07:17 AM

Are there truly no antibodies left after a mare had it 3 times the previous year? Kathy, do you know how much retained resistance titres show on an aged broodmare?

Equine Repro · 05-10-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lindsayanne

Are there truly no antibodies left after a mare had it 3 times the previous year? Kathy, do you know how much retained resistance titres show on an aged broodmare?

The problem with the vaccine is that it isn't effective for more than a couple months, hence the need to vaccinate at 5, 7 and 9 months. It is why it is recommended that in "hot" areas and if your mare hasn't foaled by 11 months, vaccinate again. Research shows that it just doesn't have the longevity to maintain the mare's resistance as in other vaccines. Frustrating.

Hope that helps!

Kathy St.Martin
Equine Reproduction Short Courses
http://www.equine-reproduction.com

County · 05-10-2008, 06:01 PM

I used to vaccinate years ago but quit 16 years back. I have 10 to 15 foals a year and never had a problem since I quit vaccinating so I've just never seen asny reason to fix whats not broken. I know a number of breeders in the area and none vaccinate with the exception of two. If it were a known problem in this area I'd certainly do it.

ryu2832 · 05-11-2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Acme Acres

As far as Vets telling you yes, you need to do it... alot of that can depend on how much and what kickbacks are given to them too. Not all, but some do things just based on dollar signs.

No kickbacks for my vets, I buy and give my own shots. I'm way too busy to be waiting around the farm all day just for them to swing by to give a shot.

Haas Horse Farm · 05-11-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by County

I used to vaccinate years ago but quit 16 years back. I have 10 to 15 foals a year and never had a problem since I quit vaccinating so I've just never seen any reason to fix whats not broken. I know a number of breeders in the area and none vaccinate with the exception of two. If it were a known problem in this area I'd certainly do it.

What part of the country do you live in? So let me get this right... you did not vaccinate for anything? What type of horse do you breed?

County · 05-11-2008, 06:13 PM

I live in central Mn. raise performance QH's and in no way ever said I don't vaccinate for anything.

Haas Horse Farm · 05-11-2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by County

I live in central Mn. raise performance QH's and in no way ever said I don't vaccinate for anything.

Okay I did not understand what you meant by this....

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Originally Posted by County

I used to vaccinate years ago but quit 16 years back. I have 10 to 15 foals a year and never had a problem since I quit vaccinating so I've just never seen any reason to fix whats not broken. I know a number of breeders in the area and none vaccinate with the exception of two. If it were a known problem in this area I'd certainly do it.

tbtrainer · 05-11-2008, 06:23 PM

I always vaccinate 5,7,9.

County · 05-11-2008, 06:29 PM

I meant I quit vaccinating for the vaccine in the OP

Haas Horse Farm · 05-11-2008, 07:12 PM

AH okay... yes I agree... I have not done that since the year we had the problem... I also have a friend that had lost two or three foals due to rhino but all those times it was caused by a strain the vaccine did not cover. So I think it is a breeders choice thing.

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Lindsayanne Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 9,160 Images: 346	Are there truly no antibodies left after a mare had it 3 times the previous year? Kathy, do you know how much retained resistance titres show on an aged broodmare? __________________ Resident Bashkir Curly Poster Child NE Prime Time Regal - 2006 ABCR National Champion Performance Horse Silver Red Ebony - AM He\|\|'s Bells Noble Debutante - YS Kawai * Professional Tack Monger *

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tbtrainer Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 5,652 Images: 320	I always vaccinate 5,7,9. __________________ Join the HGS prayer Chain! Just copy and paste this as your signature and say a little prayer for one of your HGS friends! $$Proud Member of the Thoroughbred Club$$ "I've been Goosed!" *In my experience, the best way to slow down a runaway horse is to bet on it...*

05-10-2008, 06:01 PM	#23
County Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 534	I used to vaccinate years ago but quit 16 years back. I have 10 to 15 foals a year and never had a problem since I quit vaccinating so I've just never seen asny reason to fix whats not broken. I know a number of breeders in the area and none vaccinate with the exception of two. If it were a known problem in this area I'd certainly do it.

05-11-2008, 06:13 PM	#26
County Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 534	I live in central Mn. raise performance QH's and in no way ever said I don't vaccinate for anything.

05-11-2008, 06:29 PM	#29
County Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 534	I meant I quit vaccinating for the vaccine in the OP