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| author | Sarthak Pandit, Prabhjot Kaur |
| author_facet | Sarthak Pandit, Prabhjot Kaur |
| contents | <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Tetanus in goats is not merely an infection—it is a neurological ambush. Caused by the potent neurotoxin of <em>Clostridium tetani</em>, this disease transforms an otherwise healthy, lively animal into one gripped by relentless muscular rigidity. The organism, ever-present in soil and farm environments, enters through seemingly trivial wounds—often after routine procedures such as castration, disbudding, or kidding injuries. What begins as subtle stiffness can swiftly spiral into lockjaw, hypersensitivity, and life-threatening respiratory compromise. While early intervention may place the animal on the mend, advanced cases often hover at death’s door. Understanding the toxin’s mechanism, clinical progression, species nuances, and rational therapeutic strategies is essential, not only for veterinarians and students but also for farmers who wish to keep their animals alive and kicking. Prevention, unquestionably, remains the golden rule. This article reviews the diagnosis, management, and preventive planning so that the economic losses resulting from the death of these small ruminants can be minimized.</span></p> |
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| institution | Zenodo |
| language | eng |
| publishDate | 2026 |
| publisher | Zenodo |
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| spellingShingle | Tetanus in goats: a small wound opens a big door Sarthak Pandit, Prabhjot Kaur Goat farming Tetanus Lockjaw <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Tetanus in goats is not merely an infection—it is a neurological ambush. Caused by the potent neurotoxin of <em>Clostridium tetani</em>, this disease transforms an otherwise healthy, lively animal into one gripped by relentless muscular rigidity. The organism, ever-present in soil and farm environments, enters through seemingly trivial wounds—often after routine procedures such as castration, disbudding, or kidding injuries. What begins as subtle stiffness can swiftly spiral into lockjaw, hypersensitivity, and life-threatening respiratory compromise. While early intervention may place the animal on the mend, advanced cases often hover at death’s door. Understanding the toxin’s mechanism, clinical progression, species nuances, and rational therapeutic strategies is essential, not only for veterinarians and students but also for farmers who wish to keep their animals alive and kicking. Prevention, unquestionably, remains the golden rule. This article reviews the diagnosis, management, and preventive planning so that the economic losses resulting from the death of these small ruminants can be minimized.</span></p> |
| title | Tetanus in goats: a small wound opens a big door |
| topic | Goat farming Tetanus Lockjaw |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19638542 |