Giant leap forward in strangles research
Scientists at the Animal Health Trust are to launch a new blood test for strangles early next year
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.
Scientists at the Animal Health Trust are to launch a new blood test for strangles early next year
Somerset riding centre for people with disabilities reopens after six-month shutdown with strangles
An online survey for Strangles Awareness Week has revealed that strangles is
The development of a new blood test to diagnose strangles
A centre for disabled riders is appealing for donations after a six-month loss of income owing to a strangles outbreak
Patchetts EC in Hertfordshire will reopen its doors to competitors tomorrow following a case of strangles last month
Patchetts Equestrian Centre in Hertfordshire will be closed for four weeks after a horse in livery at the yard was diagnosed with strangles
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A horse owner is seeking £7,500 compensation from strangles vaccine manufacturer Intervet UK Ltd after her pony contracted strangles following vaccination
The BHS and the AHT have launched a campaign to eradicate strangles, the deadly equine 'plague', which is devastating yards across Britain
The UK's only strangles vaccine has been temporarily withdrawn from the market by its manufacturer Intervet
Lumps or bumps that appear suddenly on a horse can be a cause for concern, as H&H explains
The company behind the first UK strangles vaccine has given thousands of pounds to a yard after vaccinated horses contracted strangles
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Strict containment procedures will enabled the Gatcombe novice and intermediate horse trials to go ahead, despite a strangles outbreak
Intervet UK Ltd has released Britain’s first strangles vaccine following 12 years of research
Outbreaks of infectious diseases among horses are common but several steps can be taken to avoid picking them up this season
After receiving reports of an outbreak of strangles in Cumbria, owners are being warned to be on the look out for symptoms of this highly contagious disease
New research could signal an end to one of the most common infectious diseases to affect horses in this country
The recent outbreak of strangles in Wales is said to be “under control” but owners have been warned to be on the look out for symptoms of this highly contagious disease