Strangles: New Opportunities for Prevention in U.S. Horses
Equine Disease Quarterly
September 26, 2026
Strangles can spread quickly wherever horses gather. Learn how to recognize the disease and your horse’s risk.
Strangles can spread quickly wherever horses gather. Learn how to recognize the disease and your horse’s risk.
Watch this webcast to learn more about equine herpesvirus strains, clinical signs of infection, and potential effects on horses. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.
Preparing ahead of time and acting promptly when an outbreak occurs can help limit the spread of infectious disease in horses. Read more in The Horse‘s Summer 2026 issue.
Biosecurity measures remain a critical component to combating ‘strep throat for horses.’
Airborne pathogens can contribute to disease spread in equine hospitals. Learn how Synexis DHP® technology supports indoor biosecurity.
The USDA confirmed New World screwworm in a Texas calf, underscoring the importance of wound management, fly control, and early detection in horses and other animals.
Here’s what you need to know about stopping the spread of this highly contagious virus.
Learn more about equine herpesvirus (EHV) and how to protect your horse.
Learn about this highly contagious equine virus and how to curb its spread.
Nasal discharge, coughing, and changes in breathing rate or effort can point to equine respiratory disease. Learn how to spot early warning signs.
Researchers have outlined key information on the New World screwworm fly, along with methods for recognizing, treating, and ultimately eradicating infestations.
Good barn ventilation means air exchange, not just airflow. Open, airy stalls and well-timed chores help reduce dust and improve air quality.
Vaccination, biosecurity, and sound barn management practices reduce the risk of equine respiratory disease and support faster recovery.
As new world screwworm threatens horses and livestock again, experts urge vigilance, rapid reporting, and prevention to stop its return to the U.S.
The diagnostic tests veterinarians use are evolving to improve how we manage infectious diseases in horses.
Here’s how equine veterinary clinics institute strict biosecurity measures to contain, prevent, and control disease outbreaks.
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