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ABC Miniature Horse Farm |
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The miniature horse is no different than the larger equine breeds when it comes to exposure, development and treatment of disease. This chart is intended for your general information only. All treatment and verification of disease or treatment should be done through your private Veterinarian. |
| Equine Encephalomyelitis Eastern (EEE) Western (WEE) Venezuelan (VEE) |
Sleeping Sickness |
Virus |
Biting Insects (Mosquitoes) |
Behavior changes |
2 doses at 4-6 week interval initially, annual boosters |
Vaccinate in early spring |
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Tetanus |
Lock-jaw |
Bacteria |
Bacteria in soil enters wound or umbilicus | Muscle spasms and paralysis | 2 doses at 4-6 week intervals, annual boosters | Vaccinate bred mares 30 days prior to foaling |
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Strangles |
Distemper | Bacteria | Contact with infected nasal secretions or contaminated objects/stalls | Swollen lymph nodes, nasal discharge, fever | 2-3 doses at 3 week intervals, annual booster | Vaccinate bred mares 30 days prior to foaling |
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Rhinopneumonitis |
Rhino | Virus | Contact with infected nasal secretions or contaminated objects/stalls | Coughs and colds, abortions in bred mares | 2 doses at 4-6 week interval, booster semi annually | Vaccinate bred mares at 5, 7 and 9 month of pregnancy |
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Influenza |
Flu | Virus | Contact with infected nasal secretions or contaminated objects/stalls | Coughs and colds | 2 doses at 3-4 week intervals, booster semi annually | Most common in spring/ rainy season |
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Equine Infectious Anemia |
Swamp Fever | Virus | Passed by infected blood/ Mosquito | Recurring cycles of fever, weight loss, anemia, edema | No vaccine available | Infected horses carry virus for life. No treatment. diagnosis with Coggins test |
This chart is intended for general information only. All verification of disease and/or treatment should be done through your private Veterinarian.