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Intervet UK Ltd is urging horse owners to ensure that their horse’s tetanus vaccinations are up-to-date in light of a potential shortage of Tetanus Antitoxin over the spring months, following production problems.
By Intervet UK
May 9, 2005 - 9:04:00 AM
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Protect your horse for tetanus
Intervet UK Ltd is urging horse owners to ensure that their horse’s tetanus vaccinations are up-to-date in light of a potential shortage of Tetanus Antitoxin over the spring months, following production problems.
Tetanus Antitoxin is used by vets when a horse could be at risk to infection either as a result of accidental injury or as a preoperative precaution. This risk is reduced when horses are properly vaccinated against tetanus and when antibiotics are used following injury or surgery.
“While this is a very unfortunate situation and one that we are doing our best to resolve as quickly as possible, Tetanus Antitoxin is mainly used as an additional measure by vets when a horse has a higher risk of infection from tetanus. It ‘mops up’ any tetanus toxin if the bacteria causing the disease is able to get established. Tetanus vaccination will prevent the bacteria from becoming established,” comments Alasdair King, veterinary manager at Intervet.
“Our advice to horse owners is to keep their horses’ tetanus vaccinations up-to- date and pay extra attention to any wounds their horses may suffer, so that a course of antibiotics can be administered by their vet as quickly as possible.”
For further information on tetanus, please contact your veterinary surgeon or phone Intervet’s Veterinary Support Group on 01908 685685.
www.intervet.co.uk
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