'Staph Infection in Horses - Does your horse have cellulitis?'

Staph Infection in Horses - Does your horse have cellulitis?

By Horse Lover at 07/03/08 14:28

Staph infection or MRSA in horses is usually prevented by hand washing. This infection can be transferred to horses from humans and vice versa, and the most common method is hand transfer.

When you are handling your horses, or anyone else's, remember the same hygiene applies when you are coming in contact. Germs can be spread that you pick up from other humans to your horses.

MRSA is becoming more prevalent in the horse world BECAUSE it is more prevalent in the HUMAN world. More and more cases are being heard of in your own town. The overuse of antibiotics has created a race of superbugs that have become resistant to many of the common antibiotics.

MRSA is a methicillin resistant strain of bacteria that behaves very badly and actually eats away the healthy flesh that it invades. Vets using antibiotics for every minor problem in horses is causing the same problem. Antibiotics should be used when the time is right.

Just remember to use good personal hygiene when handling your horse. Petting every horse in the barn when you are away at a show or event will ensure passing along some bugs from horse to horse if any are sick. Wash your hands!

If you are concerned about swelling in your horse's leg, take steps to determine what is causing the problem. The following article helps with information on filled legs and cellulitis.

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