[Jacob-list] Tetanus

[George Benedict]

Here are a few good links about Tetanus in horses an in general. The consensus is that tetanus is everywhere....frequently spread by animal feces including human.

George Benedict

http://www.cyberhorse.net.au/csl/tetanus.htm

http://www.animalforum.com/htetanus.htm

http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/livestocksystems/DI1877.html#Neurological


  1.. Tetanus: Tetanus is caused by Clostridium tetani, which persists in the soil of most farms. Next to horses, sheep are the most susceptible farm animal. The bacteria are anaerobic, so wounds in which air contact is limited are most susceptible to tetanus. Docking and castrating with rubber rings increase the incidence of infection. Disinfecting docking and castrating wounds will minimize it. Infected sheep become stiff, move with a straddled gait, and usually die. Vaccinating with tetanus toxoid and anti-toxin prior to docking is effective. 

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