Prestige 5 + WNV Equine Vaccine

Broad 6-Way Protection for Adult Horses

Product Description

Prestige 5 + WNV is a combination equine vaccine designed for healthy horses six months of age and older. The vaccine helps protect against core and risk-based diseases, including Eastern and Western equine encephalomyelitis, equine influenza, equine herpesvirus types 1 and 4, tetanus, and West Nile Virus, while reducing the need for multiple separate injections.

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Benefits

• 6-Way Coverage: Helps protect against EEE, WEE, EIV, EHV-1, EHV-4, tetanus, and WNV.
• Combination Formula: Reduces the number of separate injections required in vaccination programs.
• Respiratory Support: Helps protect against equine influenza and herpesvirus respiratory disease.
• Reduced Shedding: Shown to decrease viral shedding of EIV and EHV-1/EHV-4.
• Program Compliance: Supports 6-month vaccination requirements for EHV and EIV events.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Inactivated Eastern and Western equine encephalomyelitis viruses; inactivated equine influenza virus strains; inactivated equine herpesvirus types 1 and 4; West Nile virus chimera; tetanus toxoid
Inactive Ingredient: Havlogen® adjuvant

How to Use

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Dose Amount: Administer 1 mL intramuscularly for primary vaccination.
• Second Dose: Repeat a 1 mL intramuscular dose in 3-4 weeks.
• Revaccination: Annual revaccination has been historically recommended.
• Foal Timing: Maternal antibodies may interfere; additional boosters may be required.
• Veterinary Guidance: Consult a veterinarian to determine appropriate vaccination schedules.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Cold Storage: Store refrigerated at 2°C-8°C (35°F-46°F) and shake well before use.
• Single Use: Use entire contents upon opening and do not mix with other products.
• Pregnancy Caution: Product has not been tested in pregnant animals.
• Injection Reactions: Local swelling or soreness may occur and usually resolves naturally.
• Allergic Response: Rare anaphylactic reactions may occur and require immediate treatment.

Shipping & Returns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What diseases does Prestige 5 + WNV protect horses against?

Ans: Prestige 5 + WNV helps protect horses against Eastern and Western equine encephalomyelitis, equine influenza, equine herpesvirus types 1 and 4, tetanus, and West Nile Virus as part of a comprehensive vaccination program.

Q2: What is the recommended dosing schedule for Prestige 5 + WNV?

Ans: The primary vaccination series consists of a 1 mL intramuscular injection followed by a second 1 mL dose administered three to four weeks later, with future boosters determined by veterinary guidance.

Q3: How often should Prestige 5 + WNV be administered after initial vaccination?

Ans: Annual revaccination has traditionally been recommended; however, booster frequency should be determined by a veterinarian based on exposure risk, travel, regional disease prevalence, and management practices.

Q4: At what age can horses receive Prestige 5 + WNV?

Ans: Prestige 5 + WNV is indicated for healthy horses six months of age and older. Younger horses may require alternative vaccination schedules due to potential interference from maternal antibodies.

Q5: How long does it take for Prestige 5 + WNV to provide protection?

Ans: Protective immunity typically develops after completion of the initial two-dose vaccination series. Equine influenza protection has demonstrated a duration of immunity of up to six months.

Q6: Does Prestige 5 + WNV help reduce viral shedding?

Ans: The vaccine has been shown to help reduce viral shedding of equine influenza virus and equine herpesvirus, which may assist in lowering transmission risk among horses in shared environments.

Q7: Are there any precautions to follow when administering Prestige 5 + WNV?

Ans: The vaccine should be stored under refrigeration, shaken well before use, and administered intramuscularly only. It should not be mixed with other products, and horses should be monitored for post-injection reactions.

Q8: Can Prestige 5 + WNV be used for competition horses?

Ans: Prestige 5 + WNV supports vaccination programs that align with standard competition requirements for equine influenza and equine herpesvirus, though riders should always confirm event-specific vaccination rules.

Q9: Is Prestige 5 + WNV safe for pregnant mares?

Ans: The manufacturer notes that the vaccine has not been tested in pregnant mares. A veterinarian should be consulted to assess appropriate vaccination timing and risk-benefit considerations.