Tetanus Suspected Equus africanus asinus
(Sespecticed animal was found dead within 10 minutes after this video) Tetanus (sometimes called 'Lockjaw') Tetanus is not a contagious disease but is caused by bacteria present in the environment. This bacteria can infect your donkey if they have an open wound or cut, roll on a sharp object, or get a graze from hedge prickles, which causes blood to be drawn. The bacteria can enter the body via the wound,going directly into the blood stream. Another way for the bacteria to get into the body would be through pus in your donkey’s foot. Once it is in the bloodstream, the bacteria will be carried to the nervous system. Tetanus will cause some of the following symptoms: Rigidity Muscle spasm Third eyelid moving – leading to vision issues. What happens if the infection is left unchecked? Ultimately, your donkey’s respiratory muscles will become paralysed. It is not unknown for donkeys to be found dead with food in their mouth as they couldn’t chew due to the jaw muscles being para...