Horse owners throughout the Southeast and Puerto Rico are cleaning up after Hurricane Ian. No matter where a natural disaster occurs, it increases the risk of horses contracting serious infectious diseases. University of Florida’s Sally DeNotta reminds us about core diseases and the importance of vaccination.
Source: University of Florida Extension, October 7, 2022. Link. The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has designated the five “core” infectious diseases and recommends that all adult horses should be vaccinated at least annually against these diseases, regardless of their age, intended use, or whether or not they leave their home property. The core diseases are West Nile Virus (WNV), Eastern and Western Equine Encephalitis (EEE/WEE), rabies, and tetanus.