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Yes, but many horses are vaccinated against it. Horses are actually more prone to tetanus than most other animals! It is caused by a toxin which is released from the bacteria called Clostridium tetani. This bacteria is found in the intestinal tract of horses and therefore is passed through the feces. This means that spores of the bacteria is present in the soil IN ANY AREA WHERE HORSES ARE. Even small cuts on your horse can be easily infected with tetanus and the mortality rate has been reported as high as 50 percent! (I have also seen estimated death rates of 75 to 80 percent!) It is EXTREMELY important to keep your horse(s) vaccinated against tetanus. Since it is a very quick shot and extremely inexpensive, (normally around $15 dollars) it is well worth every penny. A lot of vets will let you buy the vaccine and give the shot yourself, (if you are comfortable with giving injections), which will save you even more money on the vet making a house call. **ANOTHER IMPORTANT NOTE: If your unvaccinated horse gets a cut that heals up and shows no signs of tetanus, don't be fooled. Tetanus can lie dormant in a horse's system for as long as six months before they show any signs of having contracted the disease. Because of this, the only way to ensure your horse doesn't get tetanus is to stop it from happening in the first place. Waiting until they get a wound may be too late. Please protect your horses and keep them on a schedule of REGULAR tetanus vaccinations! === === Tetanus does not come from rusty nails, staples, or metal items. As the above author states, it runs in the GI tract and is thus apparent in feces. The "nail" simply cuts the foot and allows entrance to the bacteria.

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No, tetanus is not contageous from one horse to another. Tetanus is caused by the infection of wounds by the bacteria Clostridium tetani. This bacteria then reproduces and produces toxins that affect the nervous system of the horse by blocking the transmission of messages from nerve to nerve. This results in uncontrolled muscle contraction--thus the term lockjaw. Horses contract this infection by wound contamination with the bacteria.

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Yes. In fact, horses are more susceptible to tetanus than any other animal. If you suspect your horse may at risk for tetanus, do not delay! Call a veterinarian immediately. Tetanus can also lie dormant in a horses body for weeks or even months before the horse shows any sign of tetanus. The only way to keep your horse safe is to keep your horse on a steady schedule of tetanus shots and boosters. Another note: Although horses bodies are designed to eat with their head to the ground, it is ALWAYS better to put your horses feed and hay in a dish, bowl, tub or something to keep it off the ground. Eating from the ground increases their intake of worm eggs and also puts them in danger of sand colic, which is caused by their eating dirt and sand while trying to pick their food from the ground. While you cannot totally keep your horse from eating any dirt at all, it will still greatly improve if you always put whatever they're eating into some kind of container or hay grate or net.

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No just see a docter to make sure its not infected.

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No. Tetanus is not contagious. It cannot be passed from horse to horse, nor from horse to person.

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Tetanus vaccinations should be given yearly. It may also be recommended to booster tetanus vaccination after injury.

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Yes, Horses can get rabies.

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What makes horses more prone to tetanus?

It is not known what makes horses more susceptible to Tetanus.


What kind of tetanus shot do you give a horse?

Horses are vaccinated with a tetanus toxoid that is marketed for use in horses.


Why tetanus is very common in horses?

Horses are one of the most susceptible species to the bacterial toxins that cause Tetanus. They also are accident prone and shed the bacteria that cause Tetanus in their feces, which means that the opportunities to contract Tetanus are more frequent with horses.


Who should receive the tetanus vaccine?

All horses should be vaccinated against tetanus.


How do you prevent tetanus in horses what vaccinations are given to the horse how is it caused in horses?

Tetanus is caused by infections in cuts and not only horses can get it but all animals, including people. You can buy tetanus shots, a lot like worming pastes but it prevents and helps treat tetanus. Consult your local equine vet for more information.


How often horses should receive tetanus vaccinations to insure?

Horses need a tetanus shot once at year and probably a booster if they are injured with cuts or open wounds.


Why do horses need a tetanus shot after injury?

Horses need a booster shot for Tetanus because the bacteria could have gotten into the wound and cause and infection which would be fatal to the horse.


What is the link between Tetanus and horses?

Horses are one of the most susceptible creatures to tetanus. They also shed the bacteria that causes tetanus in their feces so they live in constantly contaminated surroundings. Horses are also very prone to injuries on the lower legs and hooves and these wounds are at high risk of contamination with the bacteria through exposure to soil.


Can horses get tetanus from interaction with saliva?

Tetanus requires an anerobic environment to produce the toxins that result in disease which doesn't include ingestion.


Can horses get tenanus?

Answer:Yes they can. In fact they are one of the species that is most susceptible to the bacteria that causes tetanus. Thus it is recommended that they be vaccinated yearly against tetanus.


How often should horses receive tetanus vaccination to ensure their continuing good health?

Every year, a horse should be getting a tetanus vaccination.


How often should horse receive tetanus vaccination?

Horses should be vaccinated yearly against Tetanus and boosters may be recommended if a horse is injured.