The goal is to have the clorine crystals and iodine destroy the bacteria in the puss as it is draining, therefore if flies land on the wound or remaining puss draining, the bacteria will be killed and they can't spread it easily to your other livestock. Remember the puss is highly contagious, so you want to make sure when you pack the abscess that you use something to destroy or sterilize the bacteria in the puss.
You cannot prevent pigeon fever with a vaccine, however proper preventative measures can reduce the spread to other livestock. Proper fly control, fly spraying your horses, and proper manure disposal can reduce the spread. In addition, proper wound care will significantly the spread, as the puss that is drained from the abscess is highly contagious! It is important to disinfect all areas the puss may have touch, such as a stall floor, your shoes, and tools.
Yes, I had worked closely with my vet to develop a treatment that would destroy the bacteria and infection (puss) inside the wound- keeping it clean and open so it can still drain. The last thing you want this to do it close up before all the puss has drained out. Then you will just have to re-lance it.
You "can't" prevent your other horse from catching pigeon fever - it is believed by experts to be caused by flies and no matter how much pest control is done, fly poop can and is in the corral or pasture dirt. It is also believed that if an animal has a compromised immune system, that animal is more prone to pigeon fever.
Good job. It's good to learn how to treat your own horses.
ReflectEveryone 3 weeks ago
The goal is to have the clorine crystals and iodine destroy the bacteria in the puss as it is draining, therefore if flies land on the wound or remaining puss draining, the bacteria will be killed and they can't spread it easily to your other livestock. Remember the puss is highly contagious, so you want to make sure when you pack the abscess that you use something to destroy or sterilize the bacteria in the puss.
DeadSeaGirl 5 months ago
You cannot prevent pigeon fever with a vaccine, however proper preventative measures can reduce the spread to other livestock. Proper fly control, fly spraying your horses, and proper manure disposal can reduce the spread. In addition, proper wound care will significantly the spread, as the puss that is drained from the abscess is highly contagious! It is important to disinfect all areas the puss may have touch, such as a stall floor, your shoes, and tools.
DeadSeaGirl 5 months ago
Yes, I had worked closely with my vet to develop a treatment that would destroy the bacteria and infection (puss) inside the wound- keeping it clean and open so it can still drain. The last thing you want this to do it close up before all the puss has drained out. Then you will just have to re-lance it.
DeadSeaGirl 5 months ago
Was this treatment vet approved?
windmillstables1 5 months ago
You "can't" prevent your other horse from catching pigeon fever - it is believed by experts to be caused by flies and no matter how much pest control is done, fly poop can and is in the corral or pasture dirt. It is also believed that if an animal has a compromised immune system, that animal is more prone to pigeon fever.
ktgodwin100 6 months ago