Clostridium Perfringens In Horses- Signs, Causes & Treatment
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Clostridium perfringens is an issue that foals may experience when young. You may wonder, is clostridium perfringens contagious?
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What Is Clostridium Perfringens?
Clostridium perfingens is a type of bacteria that can cause inflammation in the small and large intestine, resulting in leading to abdominal pain, colic, and diarrhea.
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Causes Of Clostridium Perfringens
Foals may be exposed to clostridium perfingens through infected feces. The feces can be from their mother or another horse.
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Signs Of Clostridium Perfringens – Is Clostridium Perfringens Contagious?
Signs of clostridium perfringens in foals include abdominal pain, colic, diarrhea, dehydration, abdominal distention, and rapid death.
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Treatment For Clostridium Perfringens
Intensive medical treatment such as intravenous fluids, supplemental electrolytes, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatories are used.
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Mares can be vaccinated prior to foaling to help transfer antibodies to foals. Unfortunately, there is no vaccine available for foals.
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