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¹ICAR-National Research Centre on Equines, Hisar, 125001, India.

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Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Equine Health
Bacteriology

Background:

Strangles is a highly infectious equine respiratory disease caused by Streptococcus equi subspecies equi.
It causes significant economic losses in the equine industry.
Clinical signs include fever, nasal discharge, and lymph node abscesses.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the global prevalence of Streptococcus equi.
To outline the pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies for strangles.
To discuss disease control and management in equine populations.

Main Methods:

Literature review of strangles research.
Analysis of diagnostic methods including bacterial isolation, PCR, and ELISA for SeM antibodies.
Examination of treatment protocols and preventative measures like vaccination and hygiene.

Main Results:

Streptococcus equi transmission occurs through direct contact, fomites, and carrier animals.
Diagnosis relies on bacterial culture, PCR, or serological tests.
Penicillin is a common treatment, but efficacy varies with disease severity.

Conclusions:

Effective strangles management requires understanding transmission dynamics, accurate diagnosis, and appropriate treatment.
Vaccination and strict hygiene are crucial for preventing and controlling outbreaks.
Carrier animals pose a significant challenge to disease eradication efforts.