Strangles Flashcards
1
Q
What type of infection is strangles
A
Bacteria
2
Q
What animals are affected by strangles
A
Horses, donkeys, ponies
3
Q
How does strangles enter body
A
Via mouth/nose from infected secretions shed form another infected equine
4
Q
What are the symptoms of strangles
A
High temp
Nasal discharge
Loss of appetite
Depression
Swelling of lymph nodes
Abscesses
5
Q
How is strangles diagnosed
A
Nasal swab/wash
Guttural pouch wash
Blood testing
6
Q
What are the treatment for strangles
A
Supportive care
Anti-inflammatory drugs
Antibiotics occasionally - not really effective
Isolation
Vaccination - not widely used
7
Q
How to control spread of strangles
A
Vaccination
Test/quarantine
Reduce cross contamination of horses
Extra care/caution on young/immune compromised horses
