What size needle? New question

HorseLover121203 · 08-26-2008, 10:05 AM

What size needle do I need to vaccinate my horses? I am buying some vaccines off of JeffersEquine and wasnt sure what type I should buy and what would be the best/easiest to use.

Thanks!

**seerfarm** · 08-26-2008, 10:11 AM

I like an 18 gauge about 1 in....seems to work well for even the thick skinned ones.

HorseLover121203 · 08-26-2008, 10:14 AM

Thats what I was thinking but wasnt sure.

Ferronsgranny · 08-26-2008, 10:16 AM

I use a 20 guage with vaccines and a 18 guage for penicillin.

nrhareiner · 08-26-2008, 10:21 AM

To draw blod I use a 20-22 1 1/2 inch long for vac if they do not come with Nedle and serenge I use a 20 1 1/2 and pen I use a 18 1 1/2 -2. I buy in boxs of 100 so I always have plunty around.

Heidi

**gbarmranch** · 08-26-2008, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferronsgranny

I use a 20 guage with vaccines and a 18 guage for penicillin.

We do too - all 1 1/2 inches..

HorseLover121203 · 08-26-2008, 10:38 AM

Fluvac® Innovator 6

Equine Influenza (KY 97), Eastern, Western & Venezuelan Encephalomyelitis , Rhinopneumonitis Vaccine (killed virus) & Tetanus Toxoid
(Ft Dodge) Protects against Eastern and Western and Venezuelan Encephalomyelitis (sleeping sickness) and Tetanus. Aids in prevention of respiratory disease caused by herpes virus EHV-1 and EHV-4 and against Kentucky 97, the most current A1 and A2 influenza strain in an equine vaccine. Inject 1 ml IM, then a 2nd dose 2-4 weeks later. Annual booster is recommended. Horses subjected to repeated exposure may benefit from revaccination every 3 months.

What do they mean by this? Do I need to buy 2 vaccines per horse or will there be enough in each vaccination?

ToveroMom · 08-26-2008, 10:44 AM

It depends-have the horses been vaccinated for this before? If not-then you give them a booster 3 weeks later...if they have...then you do not have to.
When in doubt-booster

HorseLover121203 · 08-26-2008, 10:49 AM

Both have been vaccinated before and both are UTD

They are due this month for their vaccinations. So would I give them 2ml each? Ive always had the vet do this but my friend said it's so much cheaper to go online and do it myself.

Carri · 08-26-2008, 10:50 AM

Then you just need the one shot, you don't need to boost...

cameo05 · 08-26-2008, 11:02 AM

1 shot is all that is needed. I give this 2x year... well 3 times this year when the sleeping sickness was in GA. I do like a 20 gauge needle for Vacs and a 18 for the thick stuff like Pen.

Akita it Girl · 08-26-2008, 12:35 PM

I like 18 gauge.

kanoo32 · 08-26-2008, 12:40 PM

I like a 21 guage 1" needle for everything. I will use a 20 guage 1" needle for peniciliin. I work on Racehorses and they are typically thin skinned and do not take kindly to an 18 guage needle.

vetjeanne · 08-26-2008, 04:38 PM

1 ml then 1ml 3 weeks later

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08-26-2008, 10:05 AM
HorseLover121203 Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 788	What size needle? New question What size needle do I need to vaccinate my horses? I am buying some vaccines off of JeffersEquine and wasnt sure what type I should buy and what would be the best/easiest to use. Thanks! __________________ A horse gallops with his lungs, Perseveres with his heart, And wins with his character. Last edited by HorseLover121203 : 08-26-2008 at 10:42 AM. Reason: New question

08-26-2008, 10:11 AM
seerfarm Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portal, Ga Posts: 7,732	I like an 18 gauge about 1 in....seems to work well for even the thick skinned ones. __________________ "To know the road ahead, ask those coming back".

08-26-2008, 10:14 AM
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08-26-2008, 10:16 AM
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08-26-2008, 10:21 AM
nrhareiner Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 727	To draw blod I use a 20-22 1 1/2 inch long for vac if they do not come with Nedle and serenge I use a 20 1 1/2 and pen I use a 18 1 1/2 -2. I buy in boxs of 100 so I always have plunty around. Heidi __________________ Double Eagle Photography www.doubleeagleph.com Definision of Gun Control: Hiting what you aim at.

08-26-2008, 10:38 AM
HorseLover121203 Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 788	New Question! Fluvac® Innovator 6 Equine Influenza (KY 97), Eastern, Western & Venezuelan Encephalomyelitis , Rhinopneumonitis Vaccine (killed virus) & Tetanus Toxoid (Ft Dodge) Protects against Eastern and Western and Venezuelan Encephalomyelitis (sleeping sickness) and Tetanus. Aids in prevention of respiratory disease caused by herpes virus EHV-1 and EHV-4 and against Kentucky 97, the most current A1 and A2 influenza strain in an equine vaccine. Inject 1 ml IM, then a 2nd dose 2-4 weeks later. Annual booster is recommended. Horses subjected to repeated exposure may benefit from revaccination every 3 months. What do they mean by this? Do I need to buy 2 vaccines per horse or will there be enough in each vaccination? __________________ A horse gallops with his lungs, Perseveres with his heart, And wins with his character. Last edited by HorseLover121203 : 08-26-2008 at 10:45 AM.

08-26-2008, 10:44 AM
ToveroMom Pasture Pet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cleveland TX Posts: 15,296	It depends-have the horses been vaccinated for this before? If not-then you give them a booster 3 weeks later...if they have...then you do not have to. When in doubt-booster __________________ "In America,anyone can be President. That is one of the chances you take" Adlai Stevenson

08-26-2008, 10:49 AM
HorseLover121203 Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 788	Both have been vaccinated before and both are UTD They are due this month for their vaccinations. So would I give them 2ml each? Ive always had the vet do this but my friend said it's so much cheaper to go online and do it myself. __________________ A horse gallops with his lungs, Perseveres with his heart, And wins with his character.

08-26-2008, 10:50 AM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 9,985	Then you just need the one shot, you don't need to boost... __________________

08-26-2008, 11:02 AM
cameo05 Bombproof Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 8,694	1 shot is all that is needed. I give this 2x year... well 3 times this year when the sleeping sickness was in GA. I do like a 20 gauge needle for Vacs and a 18 for the thick stuff like Pen. __________________

08-26-2008, 12:35 PM
Akita it Girl Weanling Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Md Posts: 344	I like 18 gauge. __________________ Everyone has their hobbies...mine just happens to include whips, spurs and leather.

08-26-2008, 12:40 PM
kanoo32 Started Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,362	I like a 21 guage 1" needle for everything. I will use a 20 guage 1" needle for peniciliin. I work on Racehorses and they are typically thin skinned and do not take kindly to an 18 guage needle. __________________ Even if your on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there!

08-26-2008, 04:38 PM
vetjeanne Halter broke Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: arkansas Posts: 55	1 ml then 1ml 3 weeks later __________________ I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills... www.arkyhorse.com