Tetanus infection in horses

15 April 2021
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Harness Racing Victoria's vets take a closer look at tetanus, a bacteria disease than can cause the death of horses.

Dr Nick Branson and Dr Lesley Hawson look at how horses get tetanus, whether it's contagious, what infection looks looks like and how to treat and prevent it.

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