Scientists Take Steps Towards New Strangles Vaccine
Edited Press Release
February 13, 2018
The protein-based vaccine protected more than 80% of horses from contracting strangles in a recent study.
The protein-based vaccine protected more than 80% of horses from contracting strangles in a recent study.
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About 75% of the horses at the facility contracted strangles, and all have fully recovered.
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