Strangles in horses
Primefact Number: 648 Edition: First edition Released/reviewed: 01 Jul 2007
Strangles, caused by the bacterium Streptococcus equi subsp. equi, is one of the most important endemic horse diseases. It is a notifiable disease in NSW. Strangles is more common in young horses, but horses of any age may be affected. Outbreaks may occur when large numbers of horses are in close contact.
The contents of this Primefact include information on the following:
- Signs of the disease
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Vaccination
- Notifiable disease
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