Full livery injury

[mavandkaz]

I had a pony die of suspected tetanus, a couple of years ago. He was only two, but had had his full course.It was absolutely horrendous to see.
he had a tiny little nick on his hock from a bit of old fencing wire.

I thought that as a human if you get cut from rusty metal or whilst gardening etc you are supposed to get another shot if it's been over 10yrs? My OH was given a shot after he got a rusty nail through the foot.

 

[Widgeon]

I believe cows are not vaccinated for it.

I'm a bit shocked by that - particularly for a high value animal like a good bull. I'd never really thought about it - I suppose I just assumed they were.

 

[Widgeon]

I thought that as a human if you get cut from rusty metal or whilst gardening etc you are supposed to get another shot if it's been over 10yrs? My OH was given a shot after he got a rusty nail through the foot.

Yes I think you can....I had another one a while back when I injured myself at the yard. I would've been late teens I think. I'm not sure it's specifically recommended by the NHS but my mum was firmly of the opinion that better safe than sorry! I've had a bit of a look and recommendations seem to differ across the Western world, presumably based on different childhood vaccination programs and different models of access to healthcare.

P.S. A rusty nail through the foot.....oooh, ouch

 

[Gloi]

P.S. A rusty nail through the foot.....oooh, ouch

That was the last time I had one. About 40+ years ago. Straight through my Welly. I still have a scar.

 

[SEL]

My last one was in my 30s and mainly because I needed diphtheria and it was combined. I'm actually a bit allergic to the tetanus jab - I get an enormous swelling and I'm usually sick after it

I think in horses they showed the effectiveness depleted at about the 3 year mark so decided to make the vaccination every two years. Given horses can find every bit of rusty wire, old nails and whatever else is hidden in their field I'd always vaccinate.

 

[blitznbobs]

I had a pony die of suspected tetanus, a couple of years ago. He was only two, but had had his full course.It was absolutely horrendous to see.
he had a tiny little nick on his hock from a bit of old fencing wire.

I thought that as a human if you get cut from rusty metal or whilst gardening etc you are supposed to get another shot if it's been over 10yrs? My OH was given a shot after he got a rusty nail through the foot.

No this is no longer the recommendation and hasnt been for a long time - the rules are cloudy if you are over 75 but the nice recommendations is 5 in a life time

 

[Sossigpoker]

I had a pony die of suspected tetanus, a couple of years ago. He was only two, but had had his full course.It was absolutely horrendous to see.
he had a tiny little nick on his hock from a bit of old fencing wire.

I thought that as a human if you get cut from rusty metal or whilst gardening etc you are supposed to get another shot if it's been over 10yrs? My OH was given a shot after he got a rusty nail through the foot.

Both my OH and I were bitten by a dog and the nurses said no need to give tetanus shot. I was a bit surprised.

 

[AmyMay]

Both my OH and I were bitten by a dog and the nurses said no need to give tetanus shot. I was a bit surprised.

Same with my OH

 

[quizzie]

Have you got any idea why we stop at 5 in humans but not in horses?

2 reasons: 1 : Horses don’t develop as good an immunity to the vaccination, nor is it as long lasting …hence the advice to boost every 2nd year

2 : Horses are particularly susceptible to the infection, much more so than cattle or dogs.

 

[MuddyMonster]

When I've been on part/full livery, I wouldn't be expected to be specifically told about minor superficial scratches unless I was at the yard (or perhaps in an awkward place that would affect riding) - so I wouldn't expect a phone call or text but for it to be mentioned in person. Anything more serious - e.g needed cold hosing or cream applied I'd expect a text and if vet needed I'd expect a phone call.

Having said that, I was almost always up daily, the fencing was good so minimised risk of injury, I'm quite laid back about horses being horses & vaccines are always up to date so perhaps different circumstances.

Everyone is different though so have a chat to the YO and just ask to be told in the future of all scrapes or injuries, no matter how minor. A good YO will accommodate I find.

Hope there is no long term damage to your new horse