26/06/2025
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At this time of year, with more people going out competing and enjoying their horses, the risk of Strangles can be higher associated with increased horse movements. As people find their next friend to enjoy the summer with, new horses coming onto yards also pose a risk.
A vaccine against Strangles is available to reduce the spread of disease and the severity of clinical signs. It is worth considering vaccination for your horse if:
โ๏ธYour premises frequently has arrival of new horses or lots of horses transitioning through
โ๏ธYour horse is kept on a livery yard with lots of mixed owners and horse movement
โ๏ธIf biosecurity of your premises could be improved
โ๏ธYour horse attends lots of competitions
There is also benefit to using the Strangles vaccine in an outbreak, be it at your yard or in the surrounding area.
The vaccine course is made up of two injections, 4-6 weeks apart. If you vaccinate your horse in July, ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ค๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ 2๐ฃ๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐จ ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฃ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐ผ๐ช๐๐ช๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐๐๐๐!
Horses then require boosters every 6-12 months, depending on their individual risk level. For more information or to get your horse booked in for a vaccination, please call either clinic.
๐Towcester 01327 811007
๐Onley 01788 523000
Vaccines can be performed on our discounted zone visits; please note any visit fees are not included in the amnesty offer.
Further information about Strangles can be found on our website via this link https://towcester-vets.co.uk/article/stressed-about-strangles-in-horses/
Towcester Equine Vets is a 12 vet equine team based at Plum Park Farm in Paulerspury near Towcester. We also have an additional clinic at Onley Grounds Farm near Rugby. Clients can access both sites as well as our extensive mobile services to suit allโฆ
