Most equines will require annual vaccinations to protect against equine influenza and tetanus. Influenza is given every year whereas tetanus is required every two years (every three years with certain brands of vaccine). A combined vaccine is available or tetanus only can be given. Horses that compete will require cover for both influenza and tetanus on a more frequent schedule. Vaccination is a good opportunity for us to have a listen to your horse's heart and lungs at no extra charge so that we can pick up problems early.

Herpesvirus vaccination is recommended for pregnant mares to minimise abortion risk - talk to us if your mare is pregnant or if you are thinking of placing her in foal.

It is also important that owners and yard owners consider preventative strategies to minimise infection risks. We are happy to advise regarding strangles or other infectious disease outbreaks and to help yards develop effective quarantine strategies. We offer guttural pouch lavage to test for Strangles carriers.

Worming advice is also available - call us for more information and to develop a suitable worming strategy that minimises wormer resistance, protects your horse and maybe even saves you money.