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Vaccination Kits The Equine Science Center debuted part of its new educational resource series “Volume 1: Equine Vaccinations” in August at the New Jersey 4-H Horse Show. Giving away over 200 copies of the resource packages to each one of the participants of the show, the Center aimed to reach some of the best young equine competitors and enthusiasts in the state. Debuting this to a younger demographic in New Jersey, the Center now hopes to take aim at everyone who owns, or cares for, a horse. This first volume covers basic information about viral and bacterial diseases; vaccination schedules; and warnings, treatments, and prevention methods for “core” and “risk-based” diseases that commonly effect horses. The resource package was based upon the recommendations of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), and was edited by the Equine Science
Center and Dr. Michael Fugaro of Mountain Pointe Equine Veterinary Services. While New Jersey is quick to respond to potential outbreaks, first-time owners might not realize some of the warning signs of these diseases. Without this knowledge they might not even know that their horse is infected, let alone know that they should report this to their veterinarian who would inform the Department of Agriculture. Some viral and bacterial diseases, considered “reportable diseases” in New Jersey due to their infection and/or mortality rate, must be reported in order to prevent the spreading of the disease. This is where the Center believes education will come in handy. Each resource package is made up of two pull out infographics (broken into “core” and “risk-based” diseases), as well as 9 cards detailing each of these diseases. On each card is information about the
For information about ordering a copy of the package, please visit: https://goo.gl/9Qlkr8 for prices and more information. 12 The Equine Science Center