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Vaccine Rule Changes

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Alex Mitchell

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.

Vacancy! – Not accepting any more applicants

Posted on March 27, 2024April 16, 2024 by Alex Mitchell

Secretarial vacancy in our busy equine veterinary practice in Fernhurst. Full time preferred but minimum of three full days a week (8:30-5:30). Office experience and horse knowledge required. General office duties. Apply in writing to office@blackdownequineclinic.com

Now not accepting any more applicants, thank you.

TACK SALE!

Posted on March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 by Alex Mitchell

Saturday 13th April 9:30 – 1pm

Second hand tack, rugs, and all horsey things. Come along and grab yourself a bargain!

(Cash only)

At Blackdown Equine Clinic, Midhurst Road, Fernhurst, GU27 3EX.

Client Factsheets!

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Alex Mitchell

Have a look at our client factsheets! They give a handy overview on a range of topics, from vaccinations to colic to wound management. If there’s other ones you’d like see as well, then just let us know!

Polo Vaccinations- Update for 2022

Posted on April 15, 2019February 18, 2022 by DuncanH

Current vaccination regulations relating to Equine Influenza can be found at www.hpa-polo.co.uk/welfare. All ponies must be compliant to be allowed onto HPA-affiliated premises, so it’s worth taking the time to check! In brief, all ponies (and Umpire ponies) may play after a primary course (first and second dose 21-92 days (3 weeks-3 months) apart). This should then be followed by a first booster at 150-215 days (5-7 months) and subsequent boosters within 1 calendar year of the last dose; or, if the previous booster was given in March/April, then within this window. IN ADDITION, ponies must have received a vaccine dose (2nd dose of primary course or a booster) within the previous 6 months +21 days to attend HPA-affiliated premises. Ponies that have fallen outside this window (but still within the primary course + booster criteria) are eligible to play 2 days after receiving a vaccine dose.

5% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

Posted on November 12, 2017February 7, 2019 by DuncanH

We are pleased to be able to offer all our clients a 5% discount on invoices, simply by registering a credit or debit card with the office. Payments will then be taken automatically each month, but don’t worry, you will receive your invoice as usual well in advance of any payment being taken, and so have a chance to look through the bill. Please phone the office for more details.