Young horses are more susceptible to the dangers of tetanus than their older counterparts and are at a greater risk of death due to the disease, according to recent study carried out by Belgian researchers at the University of Liege. Their research also revealed that contrary to a common belief, the administration of tetanus antiserum is not 100% effective in preventing tetanus, said Gaby van Galen, DVM, MSc, primary author of the study, which was published recently in a Dutch veterinary health review. Continue reading…
