Fall Equine Wellness: What Your Horse Needs
American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) vaccination guidelines recommend at-risk horses be vaccinated for equine influenza and equine herpesvirus, also called rhinopneumonitis, every six months. | Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt/The Horse
With fall approaching, it is important to keep your horse protected from the risks all around them, such as equine influenza virus, equine herpesvirus (EHV), and parasites.

“If you have a horse that travels for fun or competition, it’s recommended that he be vaccinated twice a year against equine influenza and equine herpesvirus to help boost his immunity,” said Kevin Hankins, DVM, senior equine technical services veterinarian for Zoetis.

While annual spring vaccinations help offer disease protection and can activate an immune response, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) vaccination guidelines recommend at-risk horses be vaccinated for equine influenza and equine herpesvirus, also called rhinopneumonitis, every six months

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