Equine Tetanus
Vet, Horse First Aid

From: Equestrian and Horse | Horse Ailments

See also: Tack | Clipping | Rugs | Worming | Care

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Tetanus
This is a  severe bacterial infection

Cause
It is caused by  the bacterium called Clostridium tetani that lives in the soil and infects the horse via an open wound, it then produces the toxin tetanospasmin.

Symptoms

Treatment

Prevention
A vaccination is administered. Two injections are given at not less than 21 days and not more than 92 days apart. This is then followed by  boosters every two years.


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