Vaccination Schedule Frequency
Venezuelan, Eastern, & Western Encephalomyelitis annually
Tetanus annually
Rabies annually
Influenza semi-annual
Rhinopneumonitis semi-annual
West Nile semi-annual
Streptococcus Equi (naïve or horses under 10 years) semi-annual
Routine deworming is a vital part of your horse's preventative health care plan. It is as important as routine vaccinations. The latest research recommends deworming horses every two months and that the active ingredient in each dewormer be rotated each time. When administering a daily dewormer, an avermectin product, such as zimectrin or eqvalan should still be given every six months due to the ineffectiveness of the daily dewormer against Gastrophilus species worms, more commonly known as Bots. Whether rotating dewormers or using a daily dewormer, it is best to administer the avermectin product after the first freeze of the year. The freeze will kill most of the adult fly population decreasing the risk of reinfestation of your horse. Horses should be dewormed once yearly with a double dose of pyrantel pamoate (strongid paste) in order to effectively reduce the number of Anoplocephalas (Tapeworms). Two examples of deworming schedules are listed below:
De-worming Schedule
Suggested Protocol #1 Active Ingredient
January Ivermectin/Moxidectin w/ praziquantel
March Fenbendazole
May Pyrantel Pamoate
July Ivermectin/Moxidectin w/ or w/o praziquantel
September Fenbendazole
November Pyrantel Pamoate
Suggested Protocol #2
Feed daily pyrantel tartate and administer Ivermectin/Moxidectin w/ praziquantel in January and July (basically 6 months apart)
** Administer Panacur Power Pac to patients once a year as a de-worming purge.
Dental Care
Suggest have oral examination at least once a year to prevent abnormalities from developing. Perform dental float of teeth if necessary.