Strangles Outbreak Continues to Spread in Kentucky Horse Racing Community.

1 min read
Source: Paulick Report
Strangles Outbreak Continues to Spread in Kentucky Horse Racing Community.
Photo: Paulick Report
TL;DR Summary

Two additional cases of strangles have been confirmed in Kentucky, with the potential for the outbreak to reach Keeneland Race Course and a private training facility in Fayette County. The affected horses have been isolated and are being monitored daily for any signs of illness. Strangles is a highly infectious upper respiratory disease caused by Streptococcus equi subsp equi and is spread from horse to horse through direct contact or contaminated surfaces.

Share this article

Reading Insights

Total Reads

0

Unique Readers

1

Time Saved

3 min

vs 3 min read

Condensed

88%

59972 words

Want the full story? Read the original article

Read on Paulick Report