Horse health - vaccination against tetanus and strangles

Vaccinations against tetanus and strangles are routinely given to horses. Vaccinations should be given because:

• these diseases can be severe and fatal;
• they are reasonably common;
• protection following vaccination is generally excellent provided regular boosters are given;
• the cost of the vaccination is very cheap when compared with the cost of attempted treatment and the value of the horse.

This Primefact provides information on the following:

• the nature and potential effects of tetanus and strangles;
• vaccination against tetanus and strangles;
• the keeping of vaccination records.