Fall Vaccines and Specials
FOR YOUR HORSES OR SHEEP/GOATS/ALPACAS/LLAMAS
Equine Vaccines
This is a reminder that your horse’s fall vaccines, fecal and annual deworming are coming due.
For fall vaccines we recommend Influenza and Rhinopneumonitis (EHV-1/4), as well as rabies (which is a
recommended vaccine by the AAEP). Although rabies is rarely seen in Utah, some of our surrounding
states are seeing an increase in cases so it is important to ensure your horse is vaccinated.
Once again, Wasatch Veterinary Large Animal is offering our fall special package, which includes
Rhino/Flu vaccine, a rabies vaccine, a dental exam and a fecal (to determine parasite burden and
monitor ongoing parasite loads) as well as an annual dewormer to take care of tapeworms/bots which
are not detected on fecals for $90 a horse (plus farm call). If we have recommended a dental for your
horse, please schedule this with your fall vaccination appointment and we will discount your total
invoice by $10.
Other fall specials are:
Annual bloodwork (CBC/Chem/fibrinogen) and an EIA test (Coggins) for $160 (a savings of $10).
This provides a great baseline for your horses.
Equine metabolic panel (ACTH/Insulin/leptin/T4/blood glucose), recommended for horses over
15 years, to test for metabolic disease, PPID (Cushings) and thyroid disease. Cost $249 (a savings of
$20).
We are also offering both our equine annual Wellness package and our senior equine Wellness
package. The equine package will be $730.00 (a saving of over $200) and the senior equine Wellness
package will be $945.00 (a saving of over $225). Both packages include:
2 farm calls; 2 physical exams and weight check; 2 dental exams; 2 fecal parasite tests and, if
necessary, deworming; Spring vaccines – EWT, Rhino, Influenza, West Nile Virus (Prestige VI); Fall
vaccines – Rhino, Influenza, Rabies; annual dental float including sedation; annual hoof radiographs
(spring or fall); Sheath cleaning (spring or fall); Coggins test (annual); Equine early detection bloodwork
(annual). The senior equine package also includes the metabolic panel (ACTH/Insulin/leptin/T4/blood
glucose), which will be run in the fall.
We have now been offering both chiropractic and acupuncture and have seen great
improvements in overall wellbeing and movement. These can be done together or separately and can
be an excellent add on for any of your animals whether or not they are performance animals.
Call to schedule your appointment today with Wasatch Veterinary Large Animal. If you would
like to join with your neighbors and share a farm call, just let us know when you schedule your
appointment.
Goats/Sheep/Alpaca Fall Vaccines
This is a reminder that your goats/sheep/alpaca fall vaccines are due. Annual appointments for vaccines include an exam to look for overall wellness and manage any concerns. We recommend that they receive a CD+T vaccine annually (either spring or fall) and fecals every 6 months to determine parasite burden. It is recommended to vaccinate pregnant does/ewes/alpacas 4 weeks prior to parturition and to vaccinate offspring at 4-6 weeks of age followed by a booster one month later.
We now offer both blood testing (ruminants only) and ultrasound to determine if your goats/sheep/alpacas are pregnant. This is important for ensuring correct nutrition during the late stages of pregnancy and minimizing the risk of pregnancy toxemia. If you are interested in further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Other blood tests that are useful for your small ruminant herds are CAE, Johne’s disease, OPP and caseous lymphadenitis blood screens. These are useful for having closed, disease free herds. We can draw the blood for these during fall vaccines if you are interested.
We hope you have been able to have had an enjoyable and safe summer with your animals. Thank you for making Wasatch Veterinary Large Animal a part of your family’s health care.
