How Do Horses Become Infected By Strangles?
• It is when the Lymph node abscess bursts that Strangles is at its most infectious. Any contact with this thick puss discharge will infect another horse. • Handlers who have had contact with a horse with Strangles are at risk of spreading the bacteria which may be being carried on clothing, boots etc. • There are some horses who can carry the Strangles bacteria but who show no outward signs themselves. At Risk Very young and very old horses are most at risk from Strangles as both have weaker immune systems. Signs Of Strangles • The horse will have a high temperature. • There will be a thick yellowy nasal discharge. • The horses lymph glands which are in the jaw area will be swollen due to an abscess forming. • The horse will lose its appetite and may also have great difficulty in swallowing. • The horse will be depressed. • The horse may have difficulty in breathing. Treatment Of Strangles • A course of anti-inflammatory drugs are often administered with antibiotics being given in the
