Discussion on Merle Recombitek Vaccine vs. Fort Dodge Vaccine
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Bonita
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Username: Bonita
Post Number: 505
Registered: 9-2000
| | Posted on Saturday, Jul 10, 2004 - 8:14 am: |   |
Dr. O - I was wondering what your thoughts are concerning these products? Do you prefer one over the other?
Lately around here everyone has been saying that Recombitek is the way to go, & that one should "insist" their vet use that over the older Fort Dodge product. In addition, there seems to be differing advice as to how to administer Recombitek if one used the Fort Dodge vaccine originally. Some folks say that you can use the Recombitek just as you would your regular booster, while others say that because the vaccine works differently, you have to start the series over again (i.e. initial shot, then another 3-6 weeks later, then annually thereafter).
What are your views on this? |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro
Post Number: 10775
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Monday, Jul 12, 2004 - 9:40 am: | |
Hello Bonita,
I am still using the Fort Dodge and continuing to watch the information on Merial. It appears that protection is similar (about 90% with both) with perhaps a nod to the Merial product. If there are any big changes in the information I will report them to all.
DrO |
Susan M. Herrick
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Username: Quatro
Post Number: 76
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Monday, Jul 12, 2004 - 10:49 pm: | |
Dr. O, I am curious? Is West Nile a USA thing or are other countries experiencing the disease as well?
thanks
suz |
Sherri L. Hueser
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Username: Tangoh
Post Number: 436
Registered: 3-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, Jul 13, 2004 - 9:00 am: | |
Hi Susan,
I can assure you it is not just a USA thing. We have WNV in Saskatchewan and across Canada.
We used the FD product the past 2 years, but will likely switch to the Merial product next year. I don't think you have to start the series over, it's my understanding we just condintue with one shot. The Merial vaccine seems to already be the vaccine of choice up here. |
Sherri L. Hueser
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Username: Tangoh
Post Number: 437
Registered: 3-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, Jul 13, 2004 - 9:02 am: | |
Sheesh...I really can spell...honestly!!! |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro
Post Number: 10781
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Wednesday, Jul 14, 2004 - 7:49 am: | |
WNV has been well established in most of the rest of the world for a long time. The article Equine Diseases » Nervous System » West Nile Virus gives a history I believe.
DrO |
