1: In-practice procedures Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is a problem with premature lactation?
Lose colostrum
When should you vaccinate a breeding mare?
Prior to pregnancy and 4-6 weeks before foaling
When should you move a mare to the foaling location?
4-6 weeks before foaling
At what age do you vaccinate a foal?
4-6 months
What’s the problems with vaccinating a foal at 4 months?
Lower immune response, may have to add a third vaccine as too many maternal antibodies still remain
Why is keeping a horse alone not a reason not to vaccinate?
Flu is airborne for 5km
Which non-pathogenic virus can have viral genes inserted so specific viral proteins can be produced?
Canary pox
For how many days preceding a competition or entry to a competition stables can you NOT vaccinate?
7 days
Under Jockey Club rules, how many days must a vaccine be given within?
365 days
How often must horses competing in FEI competitions be vaccinated?
6 months +/- 21 days
What is the primary vaccination course?
2 injections 4-6 weeks apart
How quickly does tetanus antitoxin take effect and last?
Immediate but temporary
What clinical signs does herpesvirus usually cause?
Respiratory disease
At what time points should you vaccinate to prevent abortion storms due to EHV?
Months 5, 7 and 9
Which kind of clinical signs is the EHV vaccine not effective against?
Neurologic disease
What % of horses does the strangles vaccine protect against?
75% (and the others have milder signs)
How common is the strangles vaccine?
Not common
Where is the injection site for the strangles vaccine?
Submucosal
How effective is the WNV vaccine?
Very
At what time points can you vaccinate for rotavirus to reduce severity?
8, 9 and 10 months
What should you do if you think you have equine viral arteritis?
NOTIFIABLE
What are clinical signs of equine viral arteritis?
Flu-like, abortions
How is equine viral arteritis transmitted?
Nasal secretions or semen
What should you do before vaccinating a stallion for equine viral arteritis?
Ensure seronegative
