Vetera Gold XP
Vetera Gold XP is positioned as best-in-class for multivalent vaccine formulations for horses thanks to a proprietary adjuvant system and broad antigenic coverage that promotes longer-lasting immunity and reduced annual booster needs. Compared with Prestige V + WNV and Fluvac Innovator 6 it trades a modestly higher per-dose cost for fewer re-vaccinations per year, and it delivers a wider antigen mix than EquiVac Innovator 4-Way or the more core-focused Core EQ Innovator, giving strong technical and lifetime-cost advantages for high-value equine athletes.
Broad protection
Long-lasting immunity
Broad protection
Long-lasting immunity
Review Summary
"Users report Vetera Gold XP provides consistent, broad protection with few adverse reactions and is valued for its long-lasting immunity; many veterinarians cite reliable performance in herd vaccination programs."
Barn-approved single-dose
Multivalent formulation that combines tetanus with Eastern/Western encephalomyelitis and West Nile components.
Barn-approved single-dose
Multivalent formulation that combines tetanus with Eastern/Western encephalomyelitis and West Nile components.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Vetera Gold XP is positioned as best-in-class for multivalent vaccine formulations for horses thanks to a proprietary adjuvant system and broad antigenic coverage that promotes longer-lasting immunity and reduced annual booster needs. Compared with Prestige V + WNV and Fluvac Innovator 6 it trades a modestly higher per-dose cost for fewer re-vaccinations per year, and it delivers a wider antigen mix than EquiVac Innovator 4-Way or the more core-focused Core EQ Innovator, giving strong technical and lifetime-cost advantages for high-value equine athletes.
Broad protection
Long-lasting immunity
Barn-approved single-dose
Multivalent formulation that combines tetanus with Eastern/Western encephalomyelitis and West Nile components.
Typically administered as a primary two‑dose series with regular boosters for ongoing immunity.
Broad protection
Long-lasting immunity
Barn-approved single-dose
Multivalent formulation that combines tetanus with Eastern/Western encephalomyelitis and West Nile components.
Typically administered as a primary two‑dose series with regular boosters for ongoing immunity.
$180-300 CAD
Prestige V + WNV
Prestige V + WNV is a market leader in integrated multivalent protection because it uniquely incorporates validated West Nile virus coverage alongside core equine antigens, offering clinics a single-shot solution for regions with endemic WNV. Financially it often undercuts specialty combination products while matching clinical protection, making it a preferred economical choice versus premium options like Vetera Gold XP and broader-spectrum products such as Fluvac Innovator 6.
Targeted viral mix
Rapid antibody response
Targeted viral mix
Rapid antibody response
Review Summary
"Owners and vets like Prestige V + WNV for its convenient multivalent coverage including West Nile, noting strong protection and only occasional mild local reactions."
Trail-ready protection
Combines core equine antigens with emphasis on West Nile virus to address regional WNV risk.
Trail-ready protection
Combines core equine antigens with emphasis on West Nile virus to address regional WNV risk.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
Prestige V + WNV is a market leader in integrated multivalent protection because it uniquely incorporates validated West Nile virus coverage alongside core equine antigens, offering clinics a single-shot solution for regions with endemic WNV. Financially it often undercuts specialty combination products while matching clinical protection, making it a preferred economical choice versus premium options like Vetera Gold XP and broader-spectrum products such as Fluvac Innovator 6.
Targeted viral mix
Rapid antibody response
Trail-ready protection
Combines core equine antigens with emphasis on West Nile virus to address regional WNV risk.
Designed for a timely antibody response, useful in areas with active WNV transmission.
Targeted viral mix
Rapid antibody response
Trail-ready protection
Combines core equine antigens with emphasis on West Nile virus to address regional WNV risk.
Designed for a timely antibody response, useful in areas with active WNV transmission.
$150-280 CAD
Fluvac Innovator 6
Fluvac Innovator 6 occupies a leading technical niche by delivering six-way coverage that balances broad pathogen inclusion with a formulation optimized for rapid seroconversion in populations at high infection risk. Compared to Vetera Gold XP it prioritizes antigen breadth over extended booster intervals, and it often appeals to operations that prefer a one-season breadth (broader than EquiVac Innovator 4-Way and more comprehensive than Core EQ Innovator) while remaining competitively priced versus specialty WNV-containing products.
Six-strain coverage
Boosts respiratory defenses
Six-strain coverage
Boosts respiratory defenses
Review Summary
"Fluvac Innovator 6 is praised for its wide influenza strain coverage and good real-world effectiveness, though some users note the need for regular boosters to maintain protection."
Stable-friendly routine
Targets multiple equine influenza strains with a 6‑strain antigen composition to broaden coverage.
Stable-friendly routine
Targets multiple equine influenza strains with a 6‑strain antigen composition to broaden coverage.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Fluvac Innovator 6 occupies a leading technical niche by delivering six-way coverage that balances broad pathogen inclusion with a formulation optimized for rapid seroconversion in populations at high infection risk. Compared to Vetera Gold XP it prioritizes antigen breadth over extended booster intervals, and it often appeals to operations that prefer a one-season breadth (broader than EquiVac Innovator 4-Way and more comprehensive than Core EQ Innovator) while remaining competitively priced versus specialty WNV-containing products.
Six-strain coverage
Boosts respiratory defenses
Stable-friendly routine
Targets multiple equine influenza strains with a 6‑strain antigen composition to broaden coverage.
Preferred for performance, show, and traveling horses where influenza exposure risk is elevated.
Six-strain coverage
Boosts respiratory defenses
Stable-friendly routine
Targets multiple equine influenza strains with a 6‑strain antigen composition to broaden coverage.
Preferred for performance, show, and traveling horses where influenza exposure risk is elevated.
$120-220 CAD
EquiVac Innovator 4-Way
EquiVac Innovator 4-Way is a market leader for cost-conscious multivalent protection, offering a lean, four-antigen formulation that reduces vaccine handling complexity and per-dose cost for large stables. Technically it provides reliable coverage for the most common equine threats and compares favorably on price-per-horse against broader but pricier options like Fluvac Innovator 6 and Vetera Gold XP, though it lacks the West Nile coverage of Prestige V + WNV and the core specialization of Core EQ Innovator.
Four-way protection
Balanced antigen blend
Four-way protection
Balanced antigen blend
Review Summary
"EquiVac Innovator 4-Way is considered reliable and well-tolerated with consistent results across multiple uses, and is commonly recommended for core multivalent vaccination schedules."
Show-ring calm
Four‑way formulation covering core pathogens relevant to respiratory and neurologic equine disease.
Show-ring calm
Four‑way formulation covering core pathogens relevant to respiratory and neurologic equine disease.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
EquiVac Innovator 4-Way is a market leader for cost-conscious multivalent protection, offering a lean, four-antigen formulation that reduces vaccine handling complexity and per-dose cost for large stables. Technically it provides reliable coverage for the most common equine threats and compares favorably on price-per-horse against broader but pricier options like Fluvac Innovator 6 and Vetera Gold XP, though it lacks the West Nile coverage of Prestige V + WNV and the core specialization of Core EQ Innovator.
Four-way protection
Balanced antigen blend
Show-ring calm
Four‑way formulation covering core pathogens relevant to respiratory and neurologic equine disease.
Suitable for inclusion in standard core vaccination schedules across different life stages.
Four-way protection
Balanced antigen blend
Show-ring calm
Four‑way formulation covering core pathogens relevant to respiratory and neurologic equine disease.
Suitable for inclusion in standard core vaccination schedules across different life stages.
$160-300 CAD
Core EQ Innovator
Core EQ Innovator is a focused market-leading product that concentrates on essential core equine antigens, delivering an efficient immunization profile with lower manufacturing complexity and attractive unit economics for routine vaccination programs. In contrast to broader multivalent formulations such as Fluvac Innovator 6 or the WNV-inclusive Prestige V + WNV, it offers veterinarians a predictable, lower-cost baseline protection strategy that integrates well into herd health budgets while allowing targeted supplemental vaccines when extra coverage is needed.
Core antigen coverage
Foundational immunity
Core antigen coverage
Foundational immunity
Review Summary
"Core EQ Innovator is viewed as an effective core vaccine with predictable immune response and minimal side effects, earning strong trust from practitioners for routine use."
Barnyard favorite
Formulated as a core multivalent vaccine to maintain baseline immunity against major equine pathogens.
Barnyard favorite
Formulated as a core multivalent vaccine to maintain baseline immunity against major equine pathogens.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Core EQ Innovator is a focused market-leading product that concentrates on essential core equine antigens, delivering an efficient immunization profile with lower manufacturing complexity and attractive unit economics for routine vaccination programs. In contrast to broader multivalent formulations such as Fluvac Innovator 6 or the WNV-inclusive Prestige V + WNV, it offers veterinarians a predictable, lower-cost baseline protection strategy that integrates well into herd health budgets while allowing targeted supplemental vaccines when extra coverage is needed.
Core antigen coverage
Foundational immunity
Barnyard favorite
Formulated as a core multivalent vaccine to maintain baseline immunity against major equine pathogens.
Compatible with common vaccination schedules and practical for herd-level use under refrigerated storage.
Core antigen coverage
Foundational immunity
Barnyard favorite
Formulated as a core multivalent vaccine to maintain baseline immunity against major equine pathogens.
Compatible with common vaccination schedules and practical for herd-level use under refrigerated storage.
$170-320 CAD