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No, the tetanus toxoid (routine vaccine) is not. However, the tetanus antitoxin for horses (which imparts antibodies directly to the horse that were produced by another horse) does. That is why the antitoxin comes with increased risk of adverse reaction and also why it doesn't provide prolonged protection. The toxoid causes the horse's body to develop it's own antibodies against the toxin that causes Tetanus while the antitoxin is pre-made antibodies.

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Q: Is the tetanus vaccine made from horse serum?
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What is the drug of choice if patient is anti tetanus serum positive?

Tetanus is caused by a toxin released by a bacterial organism. The serum contains antibodies to the toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. The antibodies inactivate the toxin in the blood stream and prevent an individual from experiencing tetanus.


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The best answer I have found relating to the "difference" between toxoid and anti serum or anti toxin revolves more around the reason for application. While both may give the same result, the reason for application of each is quite different. Toxoids are given with a view to preventing or avoiding infection. Anti-toxins and Anti-serums are given in medical emergency when it might otherwise be too late to save a life. So, Toxoid to avoid or Anti-toxin in need of quick fixin! Harvey


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Vaccinating horses for tetanus is important because tetanus is a potentially fatal disease caused by bacteria found in the soil. Horses are particularly susceptible to tetanus due to their grazing habits and exposure to cuts and wounds. Vaccination helps protect horses by boosting their immune response against the tetanus toxin, reducing the risk of infection and ensuring their overall health and wellbeing.


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