The recommendations listed in the table are for foals and weanlings of mares who were appropriately vaccinated for the indicated disease prior to foaling. Adult horses should follow the schedule shown in the Booster column.
Disease | 1st Dose |
2nd Dose | Booster |
Tetanus | 5 months of age | 4 weeks after 1st dose | Revaccinate Annually or after penetrating wound if more than 6 months since last vaccine |
Encephalitis | 5 months of age | 4 weeks after 1st dose | Revaccinate annually (Spring) |
Rabies | 5 months of age | 4 weeks after 1st dose | Revaccinate annually |
West Nile Virus | 5 months of age | 4 weeks after 1st dose | Revaccinate semi-annually |
Rhinopneumonitis | 5 months of age | 4 weeks after 1st dose | Revaccinate at 2-6 month intervals ** |
Influenza | 5 months of age | 4 weeks after 1st dose | Revaccinate at 2-6 month intervals ** |
Potomac Horse Fever | 5 months of age | 4 weeks after 1st dose | Revaccinate at 4-6 month intervals |
Strangles | 5 months of age | 4 weeks after 1st dose | Revaccinate annually |
Rhinitis | 5 months of age | 4 weeks after 1st dose | Booster again at 8 weeks after initial and then Revaccinate annually |
**For horses transported off farms and frequently exposed to other horses we recommend boostering Influenza and Rhinopneumonitis every 2-3 months.
***For broodmare vaccination recommendations, click here.