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  • Equine infectious diseases
  • Bacteriology
  • Veterinary medicine

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  • Strangles is a highly contagious equid disease caused by Streptococcus equi subsp. equi.
  • Clinical signs include fever and lymph node enlargement in the head.
  • Effective disease management relies on timely diagnosis and transmission control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline diagnostic considerations for strangles based on disease stage.
  • To define treatment goals for controlling strangles transmission and infection.
  • To emphasize strategies for strangles eradication in equine populations.

Main Methods:

  • Monitoring equine health through daily temperature checks.
  • Implementing isolation protocols for febrile horses.
  • Identifying and eliminating Streptococcus equi carriers.

Main Results:

  • Daily temperature monitoring and isolation are key to controlling strangles outbreaks.
  • Controlling transmission is essential for managing the disease.
  • Eliminating asymptomatic carriers is necessary for eradication.

Conclusions:

  • Strangles management requires a multi-faceted approach including diagnostics, treatment, and transmission control.
  • The elimination of Streptococcus equi carriers is paramount for the eradication of strangles.
  • Future efforts must focus on identifying and removing carriers to protect the equine population.