Recognizing the Sawhorse Stance: Tetanus Symptoms in Horses
Introduction One of the serious neurological disorders that can be caused by certain bacterias is known as Tetanus . This condition occurs due to toxic agents released by bacteria of Clostridium tetani . Even though Tetanus is known to infect many mammals, horses are considered one of the most susceptible animals to this toxin. Usually, Tetanus is introduced into the organism through puncture wounds or surgical operations. The Process of Development Clostridium tetani is an anaerobic bacillus that is abundant in manure and soil. Once such microorganisms are introduced into an environment free of oxygen within a deep wound, their population increases significantly, producing a powerful neurotoxin – tetanospasmin . This agent travels along the nervous tissue to the spinal cord and stops inhibitory transmitters from functioning properly, causing painful muscle spasms. Symptoms o Usually, the incubation period lasts for about 7 to 21 days. A horse diagnosed with Tetanus exhibits typical ...