Tetanus in horses is a bacterial infection, where the toxins produced attack the horse’s nervous system. The condition is also known as lockjaw because as the disease progresses, the mouth clamps shut ...

When the clock springs forward to signal a change in the seasons, your horse’s vaccinations records need an update to help protect against potentially fatal equine diseases. For adult horses, “spring ...

Fewer than 60% of horses in the UK are thought to be protected against tetanus — a remarkably low figure given the deadly nature of the disease. It’s thought that vaccination is largely driven by ...

Editor's note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the 2012 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, held May 30 - June 2 in New Orleans, La.

All horses are at risk for being exposed to tetanus. If your horse has exposure to soil, other animals and manure, he is at risk. Tetanus is easily transmitted, and if contracted, can be devastating ...

The diseases to which horses are vulnerable vary widely. Some are blatant; others pose hidden threats. Some target younger horses while others affect all ages. The key to good health for your horse is ...

OWNING a horse is not an easy task but it is certainly a rewarding one – as well as a long-term one, as with all the right vaccinations, your horse could live to the ripe old age of 40. But which ...

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