In communities, or on premises where tetanus is a common disease, animals
that have punctured or open wounds should be given a protective dose of
tetanus antitoxin.

_The curative treatment_ is largely good care. If a wound is present, it
should be thoroughly disinfected. The animal may be supported by placing it
in a sling. A comfortable box-stall, where the animal is not annoyed by
noises or worried by other animals, is to be preferred. A fresh pail of
water should be given the animal several times daily.

_The course_ of the disease varies. Death may occur within a few days, or
the disease may last two or three weeks. Animals that recover from tetanus
may show symptoms of the disease for several weeks. The death-rate is
highest in hot climates and during the summer months.

If the animal can eat, it is not advisable to feed a heavy ration of
roughage or grain. A very light diet of soft food, such as chops and
bran-mash, prevents constipation and encourages recovery. Drugs that have a
relaxing effect on the muscles may be given. Tetanus antitoxin may be given
in large doses.


QUESTIONS

1. What is septicaemia and pyaemia?

2. What is haemorrhagic septicaemia? Give methods of spreading and
controlling this disease.

3. Give the cause of anthrax and symptoms.