DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF TETANUS IN HOR SES

Clinical experiences as a result of the examination of 50 horses with tetanus are discussed. The majority of horses experienced the generali sed form of tetanus. Treatment included sedation with diazepam, fluid and electrolyte replacement and use of a 5% Ringer-glucose solution, b y continuous drip infusion, to correct the energy imbalance. Antibioti cs and tetanus antitoxin were administered parenterally. Placing anima ls in quiet, darkened surroundings and the local treatment of wounds w ere also important aspects of the treatment. As a result of this thera py, 21 horses (41% survived).