> I recently had a conversation with a Vet who said there are a > number of Vets who would like someone to do more research > about how long vaccines last in horses because they suspect > that many only need to be given several years apart and some > maybe only once a lifetime. The vaccine people aren't really > interested in this research (they make a lot of money with > vaccines) and, he admitted, neither are a number of vets because > the yearly vaccines are often the only time vets get to see a client's > horse!
Exactly Cherie! It's not a question of whether vaccines are good or effective. We all know they are important and that they save pain, suffering and lives. The issue is when does the potential benefit of additional vaccines or frequency of vaccination begin to cause disease? Just because something is good doesn't always mean that more is better, or even harmless! I hope one day the duration of immunity will be studied and recommended revaccinate schedules will be due to knowledge of duration of immunity rather than lack of it! Dr. Dodds has raised enough money to begin her rabies challenge study! Yeah! I've donated multiple times and will continue to do so through the completion of her study. Hopefully horses will also benefit from the knowledge gained from her rabies study. I hope every pet owner will consider donating, regularly! http://rabieschallengefund.com/index.html Cheryl Sand Creek Icelandics Icelandic Horses & Icelandic Sheepdogs website: www.toltallyice.com
