answersLogoWhite

0

"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.

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Is there a cure for distemper, a viral disease that affects animals?

Yes, there is no specific cure for distemper, a viral disease that affects animals. Treatment focuses on supportive care to manage symptoms and boost the immune system. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent distemper in animals.


What is the most effective canine distemper cure available?

The most effective cure for canine distemper is prevention through vaccination. Once a dog is infected, there is no specific cure, but supportive care such as fluids, antibiotics, and symptomatic treatment can help manage the symptoms and improve the dog's chances of recovery.


Treatment for human distemper?

There is no such thing as a Human Distemper Virus. The Canine Distemper Virus is only transferable from dog to dog. It is, however, similar to the human virus the Measles. The only way the Canine Distemper Virus would ever transfer to humans is if the virus would be given "new instructions", and mutate. Antibiotics do not work on virus' so there is no cure to CDV, only prevention (by vaccination).


Can you get distemper?

can a person get distemper


Can goats get distemper?

I have not heard of goats getting distemper. Avian distemper is Newcastle disease. Dogs get canine distemper which can kill them. Equine distemper is strangles Feline distemper is feline panleukopaenia.


Is distemper a virus in dogs and cats?

Yes, distemper is a virus. If the animal is vaccinated, it will not contract distemper.


What is the latin name for canine distemper?

canine distemper


When was Distemper - band - created?

Distemper - band - was created in 1989.


What is human distemper?

Canine distemper can infect humans. When it infects humans it is known as Paget's disease. It increases the production of osteoclasts. Distemper in dogs will not produce distemper in humans, it is a different disease in humans.


Is canine distemper contagious to humans?

Canine distemper is not contagious to humans.


Can dogs give distemper to cats?

No; feline distemper is a completely different virus from canine distemper. Although some larger species from the cat family (e.g. lions) can be infected by canine distemper virus.


How do you use the word distemper in a sentence?

Distemper is a serious viral illness that affects dogs and cats. In horses, distemper is a contagious respiratory infection caused by a bacteria. Veterinarians recommend the routine inoculation of pets against distemper.