Of all the challenges faced by livestock owners and animal caretakers in the wake of damaging spring and summer storms, one potentially serious animal disease might not appear for days or weeks later: ...

If a dog suddenly has trouble swallowing, appears tense in the face, and seems unusually calm, many owners initially think of a harmless cause like an insect sting or teething. However, if the ...

A scorching day in the pasture often leads horses and livestock to find cooling relief in the mud. But while playing in the mud may seem harmless, large animals’ attempts to cool off may offer up the ...

Tetanus, also sometimes called lockjaw, is a devastating neurological disorder that causes muscle paralysis in horses. Around 75% of infected horses will die, so ensuring you are aware of the signs ...

Q: When my cat was injured outdoors, his veterinarian boosted his rabies vaccination, in case a rabid animal had inflicted the wound, but did not administer a tetanus shot. When I cut myself in the ...

On January 1, 2024, a 57-year-old vulcaniser was rushed to a general hospital in Lagos in critical condition. The emergency came two weeks after he had been treated for an injury he sustained in an ...

Tetanus is an infection caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. Tetanus infection (sometimes called lockjaw) can be extremely serious, causing involuntary muscle contractions and seizures. However ...