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disease can be easily prevented by
vaccination and regular boosters.
Veterinarians are in general agree­
ment that every horse should be im­
munized for tetanus. Today’s tetanus
toxoid is highly purified, so it is
virtually reaction-free, and doesn’t
interfere with the action of your horse
for even a single day.
Remember, it doesn't take a seri­
ous accident — only a small puncture
wound — to disable or kill your horse.
Since horses are accident-prone by
nature, you’re running a big - and
needless - risk if you don't protect
your horse against tetanus.
Don't Risk Sleeping Sickness
Encephalomyelitis (sleeping sick­
ness) is believed to be spread to
horses by mosquitoes, which carry
the virus from birds. Outbreaks oc­
cur in some areas every year. And
almost every year, this costly dis­
ease pops up in areas previously
untouched. S ickness and death from
encephalomyelitis seem to be stead­
ily mounting.
Your veterinarian is fully familiar
with the history of the disease in
your area, and he will give you a
good evaluation of the need for vac­
cination against sleeping sickness.
But it doesn't pay to take chances.
If there is any reason to believe
encephalomyelitis may be a risk to
your horse — or if you transport him
into an endemic area — vaccination
is the wiser course.
THERE'S NO NEED TO RISK COMMON DISEASES,
since practically all can be easily prevented by vac-
cination. The veterinarian will recommend a com-
plcte vaccination program specifically for your horse
and your area. Since horses are accident-prone,
every horse should be vaccinated against tetanus.
Bacterin Fights Bacteria
Horses are also subject to several
diseases or conditions generally call­
ed non-specific or mixed infections.
For example, breeding difficulties in
mares may be due to infection of the
cervix (cervicitis) or the uterus (met­
ritis). These infections are usually
caused by Staphylococcus or Strepto­
coccus organisms.
These same bacteria may cause
mastitis in mares, or navel ill and
joint infections in foals. Escherichia
coli may produce a fatal diarrhea in
foals, and the Pasteurella organism
may cause pneumonia or septicemia
in horses of all ages. Any one of
these infections may also result from
a mixture of organisms.
When you consult your veterinar­
ian, be sure to give him a complete
history of infection you have encount­
ered. In many cases he can help you
protect your horses by vaccinating
them with a mixed bacterin, contain­
ing inactivated Streptococcus, Staph­
ylococcus, Pasteurella, and E. coli.
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NO FEET. NO HORSE." An important part of the
veterinarian's examination is a thorough check of
feet, pasterns, canons, hocks and knees — and tak- ing corrective action if he finds early symptoms of
trouble. It could help prevent serious lameness later,
«. nrx KING THE TEETH is an essential part o
annual physical examination. A bad tooth
cause inadequate chewing and poorly digested I
This results in digestive upsets and wasted fe as much as $50 per head annually. Many veterinari­
ans offer a "Managed Health Program" which pro­
vides constant professional supervision of your
horse's health.