Illness - Flu, Mud Fever & Treatment Of Minor Wounds
Posted: 18 Nov 2011, 9:55 pm
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 !!
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 !!