May 9, 2025 · Strangles is one of the most commonly diagnosed contagious diseases in horses worldwide, and was first reported in 1251. The bacteria typically infect the upper airway and lymphoid …

Aug 10, 2020 · Strangles is a highly contagious bacterial disease caused by Streptococcus equi equi. It is characterized by swelling of the lymph nodes and the formation of abscesses, primarily in the head …

Apr 12, 2024 · Strangles is caused by Streptococcus equi bacteria. It’s essentially the horse equivalent of strep throat. It causes really big abscesses in the lymph nodes. It’s generally not fatal, but horses …

Strangles is caused by the gram positive bacteria Streptococcus equi equi and is a highly contagious and reportable disease. The most common clinical manifestation of strangles is lymphadenopathy …

Strangles is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the upper airway in horses. Strangles can cause the lymph nodes to block the upper airway. Veterinarians can diagnose strangles by taking a swab. …

Comprehensive information is available in the revised 2018 ACVIM Consensus statement, ‘Streptococcus equi Infections in Horses: Guidelines for Treatment, Control and Prevention of …

May 21, 2025 · Strangles in horses is a serious respiratory disease that can cause swollen lymph nodes in a horse. It’s important to understand the risks associated with equine strangles and how you can …

The upper respiratory disease commonly referred to as strangles is caused by Streptococcus equi subsp equi. Strangles is spread from horse to horse through direct contact. Horses can also contract the …

3 days ago · Strangles in horses is an infection caused by Streptococcus equi subspecies equi and spread through direct contact with other equids or contaminated surfaces. Horses that aren’t showing …

Aug 4, 2022 · Strangles, or equine distemper, is a highly contagious bacterial disease that primarily affects young horses. It spreads easily between animals through direct and indirect contact, and …