Post by Calaminty Jane on Jul 12, 2011 9:34:46 GMT -5
This is from a holistic vet in Florida.
Deb
In addition to Amy's great writeup we should not be discouraged about not
vaccinating horses as boarding barns will become more open and are becoming more
open. Especially in this economic climate where boarding is suffeing as well,
they may well be more tolerant. Most of my clien ts are doing fine not
vaccinating at boarding facilities and most may get titers done or occasionally
use nosodes where indicated by me.
Additionally you need to know: ONce an animal, ANY animal has immunity either
from natural disease exposure (best form of immunity) or from successful
vaccination, giving ANY MORE vaccine will NEVER confer more immunity. It is
simply impossible, once immune to a disease additional vaccine is neutralized
and absolutely ineffective at producing any further immunity, PERIOD. So
boostering vaccines every three, six or twelve months is ridiculous, expensive
(and I mean more from short and long term side effects), and hazardous to their
immune system.
Additionally, we ASSUME that an animal is protected by vaccinating, we have no
idea if they mounted a sufficient immune response or any response at all when
vaccinating. Titers are the least expensive and simplest way we can get a
glimpse as to whether natural disease immunity or vaccine immunity may have
taken place. And yes, titers are useful and no they do not guarentee immunity
against exposure to a disease, neither does vaccinating. Titers at least tell
us if the immune system has reacted to produce memory cell called antibodies to
a disease which is one part of the immune response to disease exposure.
So, next time your Vet wants to give your horse a "booster" for vaccines they
have already had, think again, very carefully... .
in peace,
Robin L. Cannizzaro DVM, CVA
Wholistic Veterinary Care PA
Deb
In addition to Amy's great writeup we should not be discouraged about not
vaccinating horses as boarding barns will become more open and are becoming more
open. Especially in this economic climate where boarding is suffeing as well,
they may well be more tolerant. Most of my clien ts are doing fine not
vaccinating at boarding facilities and most may get titers done or occasionally
use nosodes where indicated by me.
Additionally you need to know: ONce an animal, ANY animal has immunity either
from natural disease exposure (best form of immunity) or from successful
vaccination, giving ANY MORE vaccine will NEVER confer more immunity. It is
simply impossible, once immune to a disease additional vaccine is neutralized
and absolutely ineffective at producing any further immunity, PERIOD. So
boostering vaccines every three, six or twelve months is ridiculous, expensive
(and I mean more from short and long term side effects), and hazardous to their
immune system.
Additionally, we ASSUME that an animal is protected by vaccinating, we have no
idea if they mounted a sufficient immune response or any response at all when
vaccinating. Titers are the least expensive and simplest way we can get a
glimpse as to whether natural disease immunity or vaccine immunity may have
taken place. And yes, titers are useful and no they do not guarentee immunity
against exposure to a disease, neither does vaccinating. Titers at least tell
us if the immune system has reacted to produce memory cell called antibodies to
a disease which is one part of the immune response to disease exposure.
So, next time your Vet wants to give your horse a "booster" for vaccines they
have already had, think again, very carefully... .
in peace,
Robin L. Cannizzaro DVM, CVA
Wholistic Veterinary Care PA