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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Stay away: desperate plea to walkers and riders as ponies on Dartmoor suffer ‘nasty’ strangles strain *warning: upsetting image*
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‘I wish people wouldn't hide it’: owner who nearly lost pony to strangles encourages others to speak out
“It was such a relief for him to be given the all-clear; three times we thought we were going to lose him and so many times I was on the phone to the vets in tears”
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Milestone strangles research tracks strains across world *H&H Plus*
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Ambassadors sought to help raise strangles awareness and end stigma
The annual Strangles Awareness Week takes place 3-9 May and aims to provide owners, yard managers, vets and equine professionals with a platform to share their own stories and promote support for those affected by the disease
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Visitors warned: ‘look but don’t touch’ as ponies on Dartmoor develop strangles
The charities involved are expecting more visitors to the moor when lockdown restrictions ease
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Strong evidence in support of new strangles vaccination *H&H Plus*
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‘I was at my wits’ end’: owner speaks out after three-month battle with strangles
‘He appeared completely normal but he would have been a carrier and we wouldn’t have known’
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Strangles initiative to run online as pandemic highlights biosecurity *H&H Plus*
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Riding school’s future in jeopardy after ‘catastrophic’ strangles outbreak
‘Potentially we may not open as a riding school if we have to sell the horses and ponies to pay the vets’ bills, it’s a big worry’
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How to protect your stable yard from infections *H&H Plus*
If you teach visiting clients and their horses on your premises, are you opening the door to infectious disease? Andrea Oakes investigates
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New ‘vital’ strangles tool available to owners and vets
Dr Richard Newton said the website provides ‘comprehensive insights’ about the disease that have never been available before
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‘There is a clear appetite for change’: strangles campaign celebrates first anniversary
‘We know people are more likely to make positive, proactive changes if they’ve made a commitment to do so’
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‘Massive’ support as venue reopens following strangles outbreak
The co-owner of the centre said all horses at the venue are now clear of the disease
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How to keep infections at bay in the yard *H&H VIP*
How can we keep infectious disease at bay? We outline how yard practices and routines contribute to biosecurity
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Popular horse trials cancelled after strangles case
‘When we cancelled we had 818 entries, and 50 on the waiting list, but obviously horse welfare comes first’
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Riders and yards urged to join forces to help beat strangles
Yards and individual owners are invited to sign up to the initiative, on Saturday 6 July, to show support for fighting the infectious disease
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New strangles vaccine to benefit horses from next year
The vaccine is due to be released in the UK next year after successful trials
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Horse owners unite to fight infectious disease
Those who have signed up show a ‘clear appetite for change’
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Owners urged to act to help ‘stamp out strangles’
Owners and yard managers can make an online pledge and receive updates and the latest guidance
