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What is the main characteristic of tetanus in horses?. Flaccid paralysis. Spastic muscle contractions. Severe diarrhea. Nasal discharge.

Which pathogen causes tetanus?. A) Streptococcus equi. Clostridium tetani. Clostridium botulinum. Rhodococcus equi.

Which toxin is responsible for the clinical signs of tetanus?. Hemolysin. Tetanospasmin. Botulinum toxin. Fibrinolysin.

What is a classic early sign of tetanus in horses?. Diarrhea. Lockjaw. Skin lesions. Coughing.

How do Clostridium tetani spores usually enter the body?. Contaminated feed. Inhalation. Wounds. Direct contact.

What is a typical posture of a horse with advanced tetanus?. Head lowered. Neck extended, stiff body. ) Lying calmly. Circling.

What is the most important step in treating tetanus?. Nsaids. Neutralizing toxin with antitoxin. Immediate vaccination. Isolation only.

Which bacterium causes strangles?. Streptococcus equi subsp. equi. Clostridium perfringens. E.coli. salmonella.

What is the most characteristic sign of strangles?. Severe diarrhea. Abscessed lymph nodes. Muscle tremors. Skin ulceration.

How is strangles most commonly transmitted?. Contaminated water. Aerosols and nasal discharge. Insect bites. soil ingestion.