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Originally Posted by Equine Repro  Rhino (EHV-1) is pervasive. It's easily transmitted, and the results of a mare exposed to it is tragic. Yes, ANY time you give a vaccine, or any injection for that matter, there are risks of a reaction. However, the risk of your horse becoming exposed to the disease, even in a closed herd environment are significantly higher and the results can be catastrophic. We vaccinate ALL pregnant mares for the abortion strain of rhino. We vaccinate at 5, 7 and 9 months and if it's a "hot" year, we'll vaccinate at 3, 5 7 and 9 months. It's not worth the risk of not vaccinating and we've seen the tragic results of those who have chosen not to. Definitely not something to be on the fence about in our opinion. Vaccinate.
Hope that helps.
Kathy ST.Martin
Equine Reproduction Short Courses http://www.equine-reproduction.com | I agree with this. There are risks with any vaccine, even if you have given it before with no problems. I would rather be as safe as I can and make sure my mare is as protected as I could make her.
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