Can You Exercise A Horse After Flu Jab?

The bottom line—while it may be safe (or potentially beneficial) to exercise a horse lightly a little while after a vaccination is given, avoid strenuous exercise.

How long after flu jab can you ride horse?

Can I ride my horse after a flu vaccination? The advice that we offer is that you can ride your horse, but perhaps just stick to a gentle hack for the first 24hrs after the vaccination rather than for example cross country schooling or galloping.

Can horses react to flu jab?

There are usually no side effects experienced following a flu vaccination. However, on occasion a horse may become stiff or develop a swelling at the site of vaccination. Some horses can show mild transient flu like symptoms e.g. a high temperature.

What happens if you incorrectly inject a horse?

Reactions at the site are the most common and can range from slight swelling to severe stiffness and even injection abscesses; they are usually short-lasting, though if an abscess forms it will need to be treated.

Can you exercise a horse after vaccinations?

It is advisable that for the first 24 – 48 hours following vaccinations of your horse or pony, exertion is minimised. This will reduce the risk of adverse reactions developing. After this time period, you can ride your horse as normal.

How long do horses need off after injections?

Resume exercise gradually.
Therefore, we suggest giving your horse some time off prior to resuming normal exercise. This will allow the medication to take effect as well as the secondary problems (such as back soreness) to subside. Stall rest ONLY for 24 hours after injection. After 24 hours, turnout is permitted.

How many flu jabs does a horse need?

To provide effective immunity against influenza your horse should be given an initial primary course of 3 vaccinations. Following the first vaccination the second needs to be given 21 to 92 days later.

What happens if you inject vaccine too deep?

Injecting a vaccine too deep into the muscle.
Appropriate needle length is dependent upon the patient’s weight and gender, and using the wrong needle (or using the right needle but still injecting the vaccine at the wrong depth in the deltoid) can cause adhesive capsulitis and other forms of SIRVA.

What happens if you don’t rotate injection sites?

People who take insulin daily should rotate their injection sites. This is important because using the same spot over time can cause lipodystrophy. In this condition, fat either breaks down or builds up under the skin, causing lumps or indentations that interfere with insulin absorption.

What happens if you accidentally inject into muscle?

The microbes in injection substances, injection equipment or already-existing on the skin, can enter the body causing very serious infections. Similarly, incorrect injection techniques or erroneous injection locations, can cause blood vessel breakage, muscle or nerve damage and paralysis.

What happens if you hit a nerve while injecting?

Diagnosing and Treating Post-injection Injuries
When a nerve injury is caused by a needle, most patients report immediate pain at the time of injection,¹¹ as our patient did. Neurological sequelae can range from minor transient sensory disturbances to severe sensory disturbances and paralysis.