> > Is EEE/WEE Eastern Encephalomyelitis and Western Encephalomyelitis? >
Yes > At the boarding barn my two had vaccinations once a year and before > they came home they got the following: > > Respiratory Rhinopneumonitis > Influenza > Eastern Encephalomyelitis > Western Encephalomyelitis > West Nile Encephalomyelitis > Streptococcus equi (strangles) > Tetanus Toxoid > Rabies > > Next year, will I need all the same now that my horses are home and > not exposed to so many other horses? Yes, the EEE/WEE and West Nile are mosquito borne and the Tetanus can be anywhere there is dirt. I don't know how prevalent rabies is in your area but that most likely wouldn't come from another horse but from a rabid wild animal - like a skunk or fox. The strangles is a very controversial vaccine - you should just do your homework on that and decide for yourself. I don't see a need for flu/rhino if you aren't being exposed to other horses on a regular basis, but again, do your research and make up your own mind. -- Laree in NC Doppa & Mura Simon, Sadie and Sam (the "S" gang) "Yet when all the books have been read and reread, it boils down to the horse, his human companion, and what goes on between them." - William Farley "I ride ponies because heart is not measured in hands." - Steve Edwards
