Equine Flu Vaccination Rule Changes for 2024
From 1st January 2024 vaccination rules for Equine Flu have changed for many of the equestrian disciplines in accordance with advice from the British Equestrian Federation (BEF).
Vaccination intervals after 1st January have reduced date ranges between the first two vaccinations in a primary course and the first booster. Any horse restarting flu vaccinations or receiving a new primary course from 1st January will be affected by the changes. Vaccinations that are up-to-date and correct will not be affected.
Competition horse owners should ensure that their horse or pony is vaccinated for Equine Flu in accordance with the rules of the appropriate sporting governing bodies under which they are competing (e.g. FEI, British Eventing, British Dressage, British Showjumping, The Pony Club, British Riding Clubs, etc).
Equine Flu vaccination Intervals for many governing bodies from 1st January 2024 are as follows*:
| Intervals before 1 January 2024 | Intervals from 1st January 2024 | |
| 1st Vaccination (V1) | ||
| 2nd Vaccination (V2) | 21-92 | 21-60 days |
| 3rd Vaccination (V3) | 150-215 days | 120-180 days |
| Booster | Within 6 months or 12 months (depending on governing body) |
Within 6 months or 12 months (depending on governing body) |
*Please note: VACCINATION RULES DIFFER BETWEEN ORGANISATIONS. It is your responsibility to check the requirements of your particular discipline before starting a course of vaccinations.
