Tetanus is a highly fatal disease caused by the toxin, tetanospasmin from the bacteria Clostridium tetani. Clostridium tetani lives in the soil as spores and can also be found in the gastrointestinal tract and feces of animals. Infection occurs when wounds become contaminated with these spores. If the conditions in the wound are ideal, the spores …
Donkeys have distinct variations from the horse and every owner should be aware of these differences. The majority of these variations are due to the donkey’s ancestral roots of being adapted to a dry and arid desert environment. 1. Stress/Pain – Donkeys do not exhibit the same signs of pain as horses. They tend to …
The effects of a snake bite on your horse depends on the a number of factors : type of snake involved where your horse was bitten, how much venom has been deposited into their system, how quickly the venom is circulated and, how soon after envenomation did you notice the symptomsIf you do witness your …
What is choke ? Choke occurs when the esophagus is blocked by a bolus of feed material. The most common sign of choke is finding your horse coughing after eating with saliva and feed material coming out of both nostrils. Horses will typically stop eating and may try to swallow whilst stretching their head. Horses …
WHEN TO CALL THE VET Call the Vet Immediately for : Persistent bleeding from a wound or orifice Severe colicky behavior (persistent rolling, sweating, pawing) Sudden inability to breathe. Rapid shallow breaths. Horse is in obvious respiratory distress. Includes swelling around throat. Any wound or trauma to the eye including swollen eyelids Non – …
TIPS FOR PREVENTING COLIC Feed a well – balanced diet to suit the age and energy requirements of your horse . Introduce new feeds gradually. Feed plenty of roughage (in the form of good quality hay) Provide free access to clean, fresh water at all times Provide regular exercise and/ or adequate turnout to a …
C O L I C – 5 letters that horse owners dread hearing But what should you do when you notice your horse displaying typical signs of colic ? And (more importantly) what shouldn’t you do ? 1. Call. Your. Vet. Asking for help on a facebook page is not going to miraculously cure your …