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Strangles can affect horses of any age, but most commonly infects those between one and five years of age. The disease is usually acquired after exposure to another horse that is shedding the streptococcus equi bacteria, either during or after its own bout of the illness.
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Equine strangles is something all horse owners dread. Learn what causes the disease, how it affects horses, how to care for an afflicted horse and finally how to protect your friend from catching horse strangles. ... Horse Strangles: Every Owner's Nightmare - Part One...
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Questions & Answers; Why vaccinate?; Does the vaccine provide 100% protection?; Can the vaccine be used during an outbreak?; Does the vaccine cause reactions?; What is the vaccination schedule?; What are the signs of strangles?; How is the vaccine administered?; Need to know more?
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Equine Strangles ... Good biosecurity, hygiene and vaccination of 'at risk' horses is critical in preventing the spread of strangles. Caused by the bacterium Streptococcus equi, the signs of equine strangles include fever, nasal discharge and depression, and abcesses can also develop around the head and neck.
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Strangles is the most commonly diagnosed infectious disease of horses around the world. It is said to represent the equine equivalent of the human plague and can prove fatal. ... About Strangles...
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EQUINE FACTS; Facts on Strangles (Streptococcus equi) ; Infections in Horses ... Transmission of Strangles ... Strangles is caused by oral exposure of a horse to S. equi bacteria. Once within the oral cavity, the bacteria invade the tonsils and subsequently colonize the lymph nodes.
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OMAFRA Livestock Factsheet ... Prevention of Strangles ... Strangles is caused by Streptococcus equi subspecies equi, better known as Streptococcus equi (S. equi). The organism can be isolated from the nose or lymph nodes of affected animals, and is usually readily identified in the laboratory by simple sugar tests.
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Veterinary Corner 11/98: Straight Talk About Strangles ... As a horse owner or potential horse owner, it is important for you to understand the equine disease called strangles. Caused by the organism Streptococcus equi, it is a very contagious disease that can easily take over a farm if proper precautions are not taken.
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