Glossary of Equine Terms – D
…Highly contagious disease caused by the bacteria Streptococcus Equi. More commonly known as Strangles. Disunited: Canter in which the horse’s legs are out of sequence. Dock: The bony part of…
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Glossary of Equine Terms – S
…horse’s legs which extends beyond the knee or hock. Markings which are confined below the knee or hock are called socks. Strangles: Highly contagious disease caused by Streptococcus Equi. Also…
Horse & Rider Magazine 2009 Articles Index
…It Be EPM?,” YHYL, Apr., pg. 20 “Symptom Check: Is It Strangles?,” YHYL, June, pg. 24 “Symptom Check: Potomac Horse Fever,” YHYL, May, pg. 26 “Help! He’s a Headshaker,” WH…
Senior Horses Have Special Vaccination Needs
…herpesvirus or strangles. As your horse ages, special needs outside of vaccinations may be essential, such as: Pain-relieving medication or supplementation for the arthritic senior horse A quality senior diet…
Equine Events and Infectious Disease
…application of disinfectant to a porous surface or dirt gives minimal effect. Pets can also carry disease. For example, a dog soaking itself in a stranglescontaminated water tank can carry…
Which bedding harbors more bacteria?
…bedding types, according to a new study from England. Researchers at Nottingham Trent University introduced five bacterial strains, including Streptococcus equi—which causes strangles—to five different types of bedding: Scots pine…
Horse Barn Disaster Planning
…infectious disease, such as strangles. Barn owners should consider what types of situations would be the most devastating for their barn. By identifying these situations and planning for them, negative…
The Common Cough Is Far From Simple
…accompanied by lethargy, fever and sudden weight loss. While strangles (Streptococcus equi) is highly contagious, other bacterial infections (like laryngitis and pneumonia) are not highly contagious. • Parasites Some parasites…
Protecting Your Horse from Outbreaks
…depending on the region, veterinarians may recommend vaccinating against some of the risk-based diseases, such as equine herpesvirus, equine influenza and strangles. Be sure to consult a veterinarian about which…
Winter Care and Feeding
…most horses get their routine vaccinations in the spring. Booster vaccinations for diseases that are transmitted by direct contact, such as influenza, rhinopneumonitis, and strangles are recommended if the horse…