LOCKJAW
DESCRIPTION
Tetanus is a fatal disease caused by the bacteria, which causes stiffness in muscles and lockjaw
CAUSES
caused by toxins produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani ,the bacterium is found in the soil and the guts of animals
SYMPTOMS
TREATMENTS
Sedatives and Relaxants have been known to aid recovery ,not worth treating cattle with fully developed tetanus .
PREVENTION
Antitoxin can be useful as a short-acting preventative if used at high risk.
PIG
CATTLE
Caso Clínico: Ternero con tetano - Tetanus in beef calf
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