July 2008

EquiRab Rabies Vaccine’s Smaller Dose

Intervet has joined the marketplace for equine rabies vaccines with its new product EquiRab.

A low incidence of injection site reactions and side effects (less than 3%) was reported from the premarket trials but, as always, this can’t be used to predict individual risk. Compared to the other two vaccines labelled for equine use, EquiRab requires only a 1 mL dose versus 2 mL. The cost of vaccination if performed by your vet should be similar. …