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Illness - Flu, Mud Fever & Treatment Of Minor Wounds

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Illness - Flu, Mud Fever & Treatment Of Minor Wounds

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Flu

Symptoms

* Similar to cold
* Shivering
* Off food
* Raised temperature
* Snotty nose
* Cough
* Sore throat

Caused by a virullent virus

Treatment

* Vet (can be vaccinated)
* Antibiotics
* Treat as for cold
* Light diet
* Contagious - avoid contact, isolation procedure

Must be vaccinated to do affiliated competition

* 1st - whenever
* 2nd - 6 weeks after 1st
* 3rd - 6 months after 2nd
* Annually

Tet-tetanus toxoid given if bad injury

Biennial booster combined with flu jab

Flu-tet, flu, flu-tet, flu

Mud Fever

Causes – Bacteria entering the superficial layers of the skin

Symptoms – The hair appears matted and tufted and will come out if pulled gently

Treatment – Remove the excess hair from the area, dress with an antibiotic ointment and keep the area as dry as possible

Treatment Of Minor Wounds

- Restrain horse - bridle, foreleg, twitch, send someone to check tetanus
- Stop bleeding - pressure, cold hose
- Examine wound after cleaning up, bathe it, clip away any hair
- If only tiny scratch do not dismiss it, examine carefully

If in doubt, call the vet

Mouth Wounds

Do not work
Make feeds palatable
Bonjela for teething youngsters

Types of Wounds

Contused - bruise (kick) - vet ??
Lacerated - rip/tear (wire) - vet ??
Incised - deep clean cut (knife) - vet !!!
Puncture - small entry deep penetration (thorn/nail) - vet !!
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