Horse owners have questions about vaccines. Nancy Loving, DVM addresses common questions from magazine readers in this article. Veterinary teams, dealers and representatives will find value in understanding the horse owner perspectives. The questions remind us that our knowledge when not shared leaves our customers with questions.
Source: The Horse, March 2016, page 16. (partial link only)
Choosing a vaccine type, timing, and administration route can be a complex decision-making process. Whether planning an immunization schedule or working on a budget, horse owners likely have at least a few questions surrounding vaccination protocols. Here, our sources will answer some common vaccination queries we’ve received from our readers. Think of it as a virtual FAQ to keep you on your toes and the pathogens at bay.
INSIGHTS: As animal health pros who routinely talk about vaccination, it is easy to assume horse owners and likely some staff members know the answers to relatively basic questions. Use this article to reset and review how you approach vaccination discussions. In veterinary hospitals be sure staff persons who stay in-house or answer the phones know the basics when the DVMs are out making farm calls.