How much do horse shots cost the most common ones that is like annual tetanus west nile rhino rabies flu and please comment anymore shots you would recommend 4 the south?

Answer 1

Core vaccines for all horses in the US include: Eastern and Western Equine Encephalitis, Tetanus, Rabies and West Nile Virus. These vaccines are recommended generally once a year though in some areas WNV vaccines are boostered every 6 months. All other vaccines are considered risk-based and recommended based upon the horse's age, use and management (stabling situation). For example, Strangles is not recommended simply for boarding situations. That vaccine carries more risk than other vaccines and is only recommended for horses in high risk situations such as breeding stables.

You should ALWAYS contact your veterinarian to discuss your specific situation and determine what vaccinations are appropriate for your horse. Core vaccinations (just vaccinations, not the exam or Coggins test) will average around $100-125. If risk based vaccinations are administered, the price will increase as will the yearly cost if boosters of risk-based or core vaccinations are recommended.

Answer 2

This depends on what you mean by 'south'. I'll assume you mean Southern USA.

In the southern US it is best to give a horse the following shots:

West Nile, Eastern Equine Encephalitis , Western Equine Encephalitis, Rabies, Tetanus, Strangles (If you travel or board) Equine Influenza , Rhino.

Other shots may be recommended by your Veterinarian, but in the southern US these are most commonly given to all horses for protection and WNV, EEE, WEE, Flu, and Rhino are often given a booster every six to three months depending on rate of exposure.

These shots will vary in cost depending on the veterinarian, brand, how often they are given and if you give them yourself. You should budget roughly $300-$400 a year for vaccinations in the southern US just in case more are needed.