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PET TALK: Tackling tetanus: A large animal owner’s guide

| April 4, 2026 1:00 AM

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 opportunity for the bacteria that cause tetanus to creep into existing wounds.

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