Stand up to strangles: ‘bold’ campaign wins national award
Redwings aims to increase awareness of the disease and aid its prevention, with the ultimate goal being eradicating strangles in the UK
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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‘Stop the vilifying’: owners urged to speak out to tackle disease outbreaks head-on
"Imagine how much better off we would be if we knew where the other outbreaks and infectious diseases are"
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Second strangles outbreak announced in a week
'We will be implementing a strict biosecurity policy in order to bring the infection under control as soon as possible.'
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'Leading by example': equine charity closes doors after strangles outbreak
Two of the sanctuary's centres are affected, and doors will not be reopened until vets confirm them free of the infection
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Trekking centre in Scottish Highlands loses licence for long-distance rides
The company's long-distance treks attract clients from as far afield as Canada and the US to the region
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Strangles kills hunter who survived 10 days stuck in a thicket
The hunter "assumed stolen" after going missing for 10 days and sparking a nationwide search last year, has died after contracting strangles
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Show centres and yards close due to strangles outbreak
Shows have been cancelled and yards closed
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'Time to ditch the strangles stigma': Redwings reveals survey
Redwings Horse Sanctuary has launched a strangles survey to gain a better understanding of horse owners’ perceptions of the disease
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Shows cancelled due to strangles case
Equestrian centres in Hampshire are cancelling Easter competitions following an outbreak of strangles at a riding school earlier this month
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Redwings' strangles quarantine lifted
The last strangles quarantine zones at Redwings Horse Sanctuary have been lifted following an outbreak in February
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Work to contain strangles outbreak continues
No further cases have been reported in a strangles outbreak that happened earlier this month
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Strangles outbreak confirmed – owners warned to be on guard
Three cases of strangles have been confirmed in Cornwall. Owners are being urged to be on guard for signs of the disease.
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Redwings 'delighted' quarantine ban lifted at HQ
The charity’s Piggots centre in Norfolk remains under quarantine, where the team continue to treat a number of cases
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Equine charity confirms strangles outbreak
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary has confirmed an outbreak of strangles at its rehabilitation centre in Newton Abbot, Devon
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Sarah Jenkins: 'those that speak up should be praised'
In light of a recent spate of strangles outbreaks, H&H's Content Director praises those that let others know they have an infected horse
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Owners warned to be vigilant after strangles outbreaks
Owners, riders and trainers are warned to be extra vigilant after several high-profile cases of strangles during the past few weeks
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Major show centre shuts doors due to strangles outbreak
A popular competition venue has temporarily shut down and cancelled all of its events during April after discovering strangles onsite
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College receives accreditation for strangles scheme
The stable yard on the Oatridge campus of Scotland’s Rural College received accreditation on 2 March
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Four-star eventer temporarily shuts yard due to strangles outbreak
All 14 horses on the yard have suffered from the infection which also caused a neighbouring yard to be quarantined
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Redwings Horse Sanctuary confirms strangles outbreak
Rehoming has been temporarily suspended after an outbreak of strangles at the charity's Piggots site in South Norfolk
