Open AccessUnderstanding Equine Strangles: Signs of Disease, Management and Prevention
Author(s) -
Amanda M. House
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
edis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2576-0009
DOI - 10.32473/edis-vm134-2008
Subject(s) - medicine , streptococcus equi , contagious disease , vaccination , disease , horse , dermatology , intensive care medicine , general surgery , veterinary medicine , pathology , biology , genetics , bacteria , paleontology
Revised! VM-172, a 4-page fact sheet by Amanda M. House, describes this bacterial infection of the upper airway and lymph nodes which is highly contagious in horse populations — clinical signs, complications, diagnosis, treatment, management, vaccination, and prevention. Includes references. Published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, August 2008. Revised October 2008.