Why are vaccinations important for horses?
Vaccination maximises protection against a specific disease by stimulating the natural immune response, boosting the ability of the animal’s body to fight subsequent infection. Veterinary care should be sought to ensure that all horses are vaccinated against tetanus and equine influenza, and continual cover maintained.
What happens when a horse gets EHV-1?
EHV-1 routinely causes upper respiratory infection in young horses (weaning, yearlings, and 2-year-olds) resulting in depression, a snotty nose, loss of appetite and a persistent cough. If a number of young horses are housed or pastured together, most will become sick and then recover uneventfully.
What does Coggins test for?
A Coggins test is a blood test used to identify the presence of antibodies for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). Equine Infectious Anemia is a potentially fatal disease with no current treatment available.
Is Coggins contagious?
The Coggins test is a simple blood test to determine the presence of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). EIA is a non-contagious but potentially fatal virus.
How often should Coggins be done?
Coggins tests are good for 6 months. 5. In order to travel from state to state you must have in addition to the Coggins test a health certificate or horse passport (the type of document depends on where you will be traveling to). These documents are good for 30 days and 6 months respectively.
How often should horse teeth be floated?
How often should my horse be floated? Your horse should be examined and have a routine dental float at least once a year. Depending on your horse’s age, breed, history, and performance use, we may recommend that they be examined every 6 months.
What is a Coggin?
A coggins is a test for equine infectious anemia (EIA) which is a viral disease.
How long is an equine health certificate good for?
30 days
How much water per day should you give your horse?
The average horse will intake 5 to 10 gallons of fresh water per day. Water is needed to avoid colic, dehydration and death.