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Strangles is a bacterial infection and is susceptible to certain antibiotics. However, antibiotic use at the wrong time may prolong recovery from the disease so should not be initiated without consulting a veterinarian first.
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What is the deases that horses could dye from?
Strangles
Can a horse carry strangles?
Yes, horses can become carriers of the bacteria that causes strangles once they have been exposed or infected.
Can humans catch the strangles from horses?
Strangles, caused by Streptococcus equi, can be transmitted to humans and I think I had it a few years ago. I was told by a couple of vets that it's very unusual, but not impossible, to catch it.
What disease in horses cause swelling of the lymph nodes and nasal discharge?
Strangles
What is a highly contagious disease younger horses get more than oldies?
Strangles
Can humans pass tonsillitis on horses which then to them is strangles?
No, strangle and tonsillitis are not the same thing.
The cure for distemper?
"Equine distemper" is actually infection with Streptococcus equi which causes Strangles. Prevention of Strangles involves minimizing contact with horses or items that have been in contact with horses that have Strangles, have been exposed to Strangles or have recovered from Strangles recently. Quarantine of horses coming into a facility also helps to prevent Strangles by allowing time to ensure that the new horse is disease free before exposing horses to it. Cleaning and disinfecting all buckets, feeders, bridles, etc prior to sharing them between horses is another way to reduce the spread of disease. There are vaccines against Strangles as well, but they are not highly effective and have higher risk of adverse reactions associated with them so they are only recommended for horses in situations where there is a high risk of exposure to Strangles.
Who should administer Strangles vaccinations in Horses?
Unless you know how to give vaccinations let your vet do it.
What are Strangles?
equine distemper: an acute bacterial disease of horses characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes
How do you get rid of strangles in a horse?
The first step is to have the horse vaccinated against Strangles while the horse is still healthy. If the horse is already sick then do not vaccinate for Strangles as this can worsen the problem. You need to quarantine the horse away from any other horses and have a equine vet come out to check the horse. They will likely take the horses temperature and take a cultural swab from the horses nose. the horse will likely have swollen Lymph nodes and they may open and drain pus. If the test comes back positive the vet will prescribe Penicillin G, which is effect against Strangles. If caught early enough Strangles can be treated without a problem, if left too long however it can become life threatening.
What are the symptoms of strangles in horses?
Horses with Strangles may initially only be lethargic, run a mild fever or have a clear nasal discharge. As the condition progress, nasal discharge will become thick and yellow and swelling will appear between the jaws or even under the ears where the head and neck meet and the fever may become quite high. Horses may stop eating or have difficulty eating. In severe cases horses can have serious difficulty breathing.
How do you cure strangles?
Strangles is a bacterial infection in horses caused by a specific strain of Streptococcus. Treatment consists of antibiotics and supportive care as needed. However, sometimes the bacteria gets into the blood stream and infects lymph nodes throughout the body; this is very difficult to treat.
