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Equine Distemper, also called "Strangles", can be vaccinated against, however the vaccines available are not highly effective at protecting against the disease and come with a higher risk of serious adverse reactions than other equine vaccines. In fact, vaccination against Strangles is only recommended for horses at high risk. It is therefore recommended that horse owners discuss the risks vs. rewards of vaccinating against Strangles with their veterinarian and take other steps such as quarantine and disinfection of buckets and feeders to help reduce the risk of infection with the bacteria that causes Strangles.

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What are the recommended guidelines for administering distemper vaccines to dogs?

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What disease can kill ferrets?

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Can humans get equine distemper?

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