Avoiding infectious diseases
Outbreaks of infectious diseases among horses are common but several steps can be taken to avoid picking them up this season
Strangles
Strangles is one of the most common equine diseases in horses in the UK. It is a highly contagious infection of the upper respiratory tract caused by the bacteria Strep. equi (Streptococcus equi subspecies equi). Horses, ponies and donkeys of all types and ages can be affected, but young horses typically develop more severe signs.
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Cumbria hit by bout of strangles
After receiving reports of an outbreak of strangles in Cumbria, owners are being warned to be on the look out for symptoms of this highly contagious disease
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Strangles vaccine on the horizon
New research could signal an end to one of the most common infectious diseases to affect horses in this country
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Strangles outbreak in Wales
The recent outbreak of strangles in Wales is said to be “under control” but owners have been warned to be on the look out for symptoms of this highly contagious disease
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Strangles outbreak in New Forest
Horseowners in Hampshire warned to take precautions as an outbreak of strangles hits ponies in the New Forest
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Strangles hits Shetland Isles
Outbreaks of strangles have reeked havoc for equine events on the mainland and further afield this summer
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Strangles outbreak hits Britain
Four British counties have been struck by outbreaks of the highly infectious and potentially fatal disease, strangles
