Vaccination & preventive care

What’s covered

Vaccines for every animal we see

The right vaccines depend on age, history, local disease risk and any government programmes in your area.

• Dogs & cats

  Rabies; puppy and kitten courses against diseases such as distemper, parvovirus and cat flu; regular boosters.

• Cattle

  Programmes such as foot-and-mouth disease, lumpy skin disease, anthrax and blackquarter, planned around your herd.

• Goats & sheep

  PPR, CCPP, sheep and goat pox and enterotoxaemia, timed to the season and breeding cycle.

• Poultry

  Newcastle disease, Gumboro and fowl pox plans for layers, broilers and kienyeji flocks.

• Horses & donkeys

  Tetanus, plus other vaccines where your animals’ risk calls for them.

What to expect

Before, during and after the visit

1. 1Before

   • Have previous vaccination cards or records ready
   • Keep animals confined or tied before we arrive
   • For herds: a crush or secure pen and a helper

2. 2During

   • A quick health check first — unwell animals may need treatment before vaccinating
   • Vaccines given and recorded
   • Your questions answered on the spot

3. 3After

   • Mild tiredness or a small lump at the injection site is common for a day or two
   • Call at once if you see facial swelling, breathing difficulty or collapse
   • The next due date noted on your card

Questions

Vaccination FAQs