The worlds first combined tetanus and strangles vaccine. The vaccine consists of a combination of the inactivated toxin of Clostridium tetani and the cell-free extract of Streptococcus equi organisms.
Also used in prevention of tetanus and control of strangles due to Streptococcus equi.
Features
- World's first combined tetanus and strangles vaccine
- Convenient owner-administered protection of horses against two serious diseases
- Convenient single dose syringe presentation
Given by intramuscular injection in the centre of the side of the neck.
Vaccination program for Horses*
Vaccination
|
Age
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Disease
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Vaccine
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1st*
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12 weeks
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Strangles
Tetanus
|
Equivac® 2 in 1 vaccine
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2nd
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14 weeks (2 weeks later)
|
Strangles
|
Equivac® 2 in 1 vaccine or
Equivac® S
|
3rd
|
16 weeks (2 weeks later)
|
Strangles
Tetanus
|
Equivac® 2 in 1 vaccine
|
First annual booster vaccination
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16 months (12 months later)
|
Strangles
Tetanus
|
Equivac® 2 in 1 vaccine
|
Ongoing protection
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Annually
|
Strangles
|
Equivac® 2 in 1 vaccine or
Equivac® S
|
|
Annually
|
Tetanus
|
Equivac® T
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*Unvaccinated adult horses (or horses whose vaccination record is unknown) should receive three initial vaccinations, followed by yearly boosters. 6-monthly boosters may be considered in high risk situations.