Vaccination schedule
Presented by animal species. These are teaching-clinic defaults for this assignment.
| Age / stage | Product / vaccine | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8–9 weeks | FVRCP (feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia) | Core first dose |
| 12 weeks | FVRCP booster + FeLV (if outdoor/at risk) | Keep indoor-only cats on core vaccines |
| 16 weeks | FVRCP + Rabies | Rabies as required by local law |
| 1 year then every 1–3 years | FVRCP and Rabies boosters | Interval depends on product label |
| Age / stage | Product / vaccine | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6–8 weeks | DHPP (distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, parainfluenza) | Start puppy series |
| 10–12 weeks | DHPP booster ± Leptospirosis | Lepto if endemic or farm exposure |
| 14–16 weeks | DHPP + Rabies | Do not skip the 16-week DHPP |
| 1 year then every 1–3 years | DHPP, Rabies, Lepto (annual if used) | Kennel cough as lifestyle vaccine |
| Age / stage | Product / vaccine | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2–4 months | HS (haemorrhagic septicaemia) + BQ (black quarter) | Primary calf vaccination |
| 4–6 months | FMD (foot-and-mouth disease) | Follow national FMD calendar |
| 6–8 months (heifers) | Brucella abortus (where permitted) | Do not vaccinate bulls or pregnant cows unless protocol allows |
| Annually / as campaign | FMD, HS, BQ, Anthrax (endemic areas) | Time before monsoon when possible |
| Age / stage | Product / vaccine | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2–4 months | HS + BQ | Same core bacterial vaccines as cattle |
| 4–6 months | FMD | Buffalo remain important FMD reservoirs |
| Annually / as campaign | FMD, HS, BQ | Coordinate with local livestock department |
| Age / stage | Product / vaccine | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4–6 months | Tetanus toxoid + Equine influenza | Primary foal series |
| 5–7 months | Tetanus + Influenza boosters ± EHV | EHV for breeding/show animals |
| 12 months | Rabies + Tetanus | Rabies if endemic or wildlife contact |
| Annually | Tetanus, Influenza, Rabies, Strangles (risk-based) | Pregnant mares: EHV at 5, 7 and 9 months of gestation |