Pregnant mares:
Must have a flu and tetanus vaccination 3-6 weeks prior to foaling.
Tetanus Toxoid regime:
All unvaccinated horses should be vaccinated twice at an interval of 4 to 8 weeks.
Foals can be vaccinated from four months, unless the mare was vaccinated during pregnancy in which case they should be vaccinated at 6 months.
A third vaccination should be given 12 months later.
Boosters given at two yearly intervals.
Booster vaccination in pregnant mares: 4-8 weeks prior to give passive immunity to the foal.
Please See Table Below:
|
BHS and Jockey Club Rules |
FEI rules |
First Vaccination |
At 6 months (or start of course) Flu and Tetanus |
At 6 months |
Second Vaccination |
21 to 92 days later after 1st Flu |
21 to 92 days after 1st Flu and |
Third Vaccination |
150 to 215 days later after 2nd Flu |
Within 6 months and 21 days after 2nd injection |
Boosters |
Boosters no more than 365 days later Flu annually and tetanus every 2nd year |
At least annual boosters, unless the horse is to |