On March 21, a weanling Mustang colt in Rock County, Wisconsin, tested positive for strangles after developing clinical signs on March 15, including purulent nasal discharge and fever. Another horse on that property also developed clinical signs and is suspected positive, and 12 horses on the property are exposed.
Additionally, in Walworth County, five horses have been exposed to strangles. In Dane County, two horses have been exposed to strangles.
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About Strangles
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 clinical signs can harbor and spread the bacteria, and recovered horses remain contagious for at least six weeks, with the potential to cause outbreaks long-term…