‘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’
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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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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Strangles *H&H Plus*
Strangles is the most frequently diagnosed infectious disease of horses worldwide, so find out how to recognise it and what steps to take once it has been confirmed
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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
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Popular show centre cancels equine events after strangles outbreak
The centre confirmed it had a case of strangles and was taking precautions to avoid spreading the infection
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Blue Cross equine centre under lockdown due to strangles
The equine section of the Burford centre is currently closed to the public, with strict biosecurity measures in place
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Strangles outbreak gives area festival riders more time to qualify
A new date has been found for the festival thanks to the quick actions of organisers
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Area festival cancelled due to strangles outbreak
The centre has suspended all equine movement and competition with immediate effect
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Strangles: the latest research on the disease and what you need to know *H&H VIP*
Until the highly contagious disease strangles is eradicated, early identification and immediate isolation remain key to containing outbreaks. Karen Coumbe MRCVS shares the latest research
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New vaccine successfully protects horses from strangles
The development of the vaccine is hoped to have benefits to the health of horses around the world
