Vaccination Protocol for Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA)
Vaccination Protocol for Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA)
- Vaccine may only be purchased with permission of State Veterinarian
- Prior to vaccination, horse must be bled to document EVA serological status.
- Horse must be isolated for 21 days post vaccination from sero-negative or unknown status horses, especially pregnant mares.
- Administer according to label
Isolation Protocol
In Barn – have at least 2 stalls separating the vaccinated horse from other non-vaccinated or unknown status horses.
Follow appropriate biosecurity measures to prevent spread of EVA virus to other horses
- Feed/water/clean that stall last; do not go from that stall to negative stall.
- Disinfect all equipment that comes into contact with isolated horse; halters, lead ropes, shovels wheelbarrows etc.
- Dump manure/shavings etc. from isolation stall in area where other horses can not come into contact.
- The first week post-vaccination it is especially crucial to follow these guidelin
Pasture Isolation – must not have direct or across the fence contact with negative or unknown status horses.
Follow appropriate biosecurity measures to prevent spread of EVA virus to other horses
Feed/water/clean paddock last; do not go from that paddock to negative paddock.
Disinfect all equipment that comes into contact with isolated horse; halters, lead ropes, shovels wheelbarrows etc.
Dump manure/shavings etc. from isolation stall in area where other horses can not come into contact.
The first week post-vaccination it is especially crucial to follow these guidelines