ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: rabies vaccination

Re: rabies vaccination

jean m. mclean (jmclea@tctwest.net)
Fri, 10 Oct 1997 08:58:40 -0700

Trishmare@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 97-10-03 05:17:48 EDT, you write:
>
> << Do most of you have your horses vaccinated against rabies? No one around
> here does, since we haven't had any rabies reported in the area for 20
> years or more, but I wondered whether I should have Lakota vaccinated
> since we plan (hope!) to travel to endurance rides this year. He gets
> rhino-flu and EWT already. Are there any other vaccines that the
> travelling horse should absolutely have? >>
>
> Dear Glenda, I wouldn't get my horse vaccinated against anything I didn't
> feel was a serious threat--actually, the ONLY thing I currently vaccinate my
> horses for is tetanus. There was a big discussion (which I instigated) on
> the pro's and cons of vaccinations on ridecamp awhile back--april or may I
> think. You might want to check the archives. If you can't access them let
> me know and I'll see if I can print the stuff out (I saved a lot of in, as
> vaccinations/holistic health are a big subject with me, also, have a possible
> article about the "other side" of the vaccination question in the works--)
>
> Trish & "pretty David" (no artificial insults to his immune system scheduled
> . . .)

Rabies is an important vaccination in Wyoming. A few equines have ben
diagnosed with rabies in this state over the past few years. My horses
have a big pasture, where lots of other four-legged types roam...For me
and my horses, whether or not to vaccinate against rabies is not a
question it's a given.

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