GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – Horses in North Central Florida are being cared for after an outbreak of Strangles.
Strangles is a highly contagious bacterial infection that spreads through direct contact with other horses. Recovered horses remain contagious for at least six weeks.
The horse industry publication “Equus” reported on Thursday that two horses in the region both tested positive based on information from the Equine Disease Communication Center…