Why Do Some Vaccinated Horses Still Get Sick?

Find out from Dr. Elizabeth Davis how vaccines prime the immune system and why some horses might still get sick.

Posted by Elizabeth Davis, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM | Oct 22, 2018 | Anatomy & Physiology, Basic Care, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Immune System, Media, Podcasts, Vaccinations

Why Do Some Vaccinated Horses Still Get Sick?

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Why Do Some Vaccinated Horses Still Get Sick?

Find out from Dr. Elizabeth Davis how vaccines prime the immune system and why some horses might still get sick.

This podcast is an excerpt from our Ask TheHorse Live Q&A, “Core Vaccines Every Horse Needs.” Listen to the full recording here.

About The Author

Elizabeth Davis, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM

Elizabeth Davis, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, is a professor and section head of equine medicine and surgery at Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She is also the Associate Dean of Clinical Programs. Her research focuses on immunology and effective vaccination strategies and clinical pharmacology.

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