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Discussion on Where to vaccinate?
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Posted on Saturday, Jul 14, 2001 - 3:22 pm:
Hi!
I was wondering where is the best place to do the vaccines? Neck, hind, breast...? In the case of a foal, where is it best to give his first shot?
Thanks.
Valerie
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Posted on Sunday, Jul 15, 2001 - 7:54 am:
Hello Valerie,
There really is no best place as each has its strengths and weaknesses and depends on several factors most importantly is tractability. I strongly recommend you avoid the croup (top of the butt). Abscesses up here drain really poorly. Otherwise any large muscle belly that you have access to, is fair game.
DrO
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Posted on Wednesday, Jul 18, 2001 - 5:56 pm:
Thank you DrO.
I was just wondering since I have seen different vet use different places.
Valerie
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Posted on Thursday, Jul 26, 2001 - 9:45 am:
Though I discourage self vaccination for reasons we have discussed elsewhere, I know there are incidences where it is necessary. I will see if I can put together such an article in the near future on injection techniques. My own niece (semiprofessional horsewomen) abscessed her foal last month and it was completely preventable.
DrO
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