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Baby Boosters - vaccinating foals by D. Paul Lunn, BVSc, PhD, MRCVS, Dipl. ACVIMZ Prevention is the best option for reducing foal deaths, say researchers in a recent report.
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Breeders/ boosters with web sites: Abbey Manor Shires, Old Manor Dairy Farm, Nyland, Gillingham, Dorset, United Kingdom Baroque Legacies Farm, Watsonville, California, USA Barney Shires, Lewisville, Idaho, USA ...
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A 2 dose series 3 to 6 weeks apart, followed by an annual booster, seems to protect most horses.
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As a general rule, a horse or pony that has never had a particular vaccination will be given an initial vaccination and then a booster a few weeks later, then normally once a year after that.
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Have a good working relationship with your veterinarian. Make sure the mare has had all the requisite pre foaling vaccinations. Those are usually boostered 30 days before her expected due date. Step2 ...
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The contraceptive effect is temporary, lasting about one year, but can be extended with an annual booster shot.
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See also: Equine, Horse, Back, Mare, Registered
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