Practical Management of Strangles Outbreaks in Horses
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Strangles outbreaks can be devastating to equine businesses, but the damage can be minimized or prevented through practical control plans.

Josh Slater, BVSc, BVM&S, PhD, Dipl. ECEIM, MRCVS, of the University of London’s Royal Veterinary College in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, discussed managing and preventing strangles in horses at the Pan Pacific Veterinary Conference, which took place May 24-29 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The conference was a collaboration between the Australian Veterinary Association and the New Zealand Veterinary Association.

Slater said putting together a plan in the face of an outbreak is the worst time to do it.

“Having a plan and sticking to it makes everyone’s lives easier when there’s a problem,” he said. “Practical biosecurity measures are within the reach of all yards and even small changes to yard management can make a big difference to disease risk

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