Vaccination

Vaccination as part of good stable management forms a critical element in preventing strangles outbreaks on yards.

A vaccine is now available to reduce clinical signs and the incidence of lymph node abscesses. Developed by Intervet, Europe’s leading manufacturer of equine vaccines, the vaccine is now available to help owners and veterinarians manage this disease.*

The vaccine can be used in horses from just four months of age and is administered by administering a very small volume of vaccine into the upper lip of the horse. In trials undertaken by Intervet, horses tolerated this innovative application method well.

Where vaccination is required and to minimise the risk of strangles taking hold, all horses in a yard should be vaccinated.

This information is brought to you by Intervet, manufacturers of Equilis® StrepE. Equilis® StrepE can only be prescribed by your veterinary surgeon whose advice should be sought. Further information on Equilis® StrepE can be found here.

*Please note that all batches of Equilis StrepE have been withdrawn from the market. An update on its availability can be found here.