immunization
World Rabies Day ‘One Health’ Approach and the Horse Owner
On September 28, 2024, Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) coordinates World Rabies Day and this year’s theme is ‘Breaking Rabies Boundaries’. In the ‘One Health’ approach, every sector takes responsibility in the effort to tackle rabies. Rabies is a viral infection of the nervous system known to be problematic in carnivores and bats, although…
Vaccination Aiming for Optimal Immunity
April is coming and that means time for shots, right? While there are several core boosters that are annual, if you are looking to provide optimal immunity for your horse, a ‘one and done’ approach may not be the best fit. Each March, Equine Guelph declares the month as Vaccination Education Month and this year…
April dubbed Vaccination Education Month by Equine Guelph
Just one horse with an infectious disease diagnosis can close a stable or event facility. Vaccination is the best way to lower risk of loss of use, high treatment costs and unnecessary suffering for the horse. Tailoring your annual immunization plan to each equid in your care is the best way to practise prevention from…