Strangles another I know ....

[ColleenIsh]

Just been informed that there may be strangles in my yard at work , not the yard where I keep missy but another yard . I have found this out through someone else , it all makes sense now that the horse that "supposedly " had a cold could have possibly have had strangles , I havent been in contact with this horse for several weeks now , is there a chance that I could have passed this onto missy . Everything is up in the air at the minute with regards to which horse has it , There is one that just the left a yard that was supposedly on trial and it has been sent back , the person that told me is at this yard where the pony is now ( all very confusing I know ) BUT ... My main query is Do I need to get her checked ? is there a vaccination ? Im really worried now to be honest , Shes only got herself right from tendon injury and plus shes getting her booster on wednesday , will this affect her ??


Sorry for all the questions Im really quite worried , AND really quite angry that my boss didnt tell me even if he suspected strangles

although what would I expect from a pig but a grunt

 

[Tia]

If you have been in contact with the horse's snot then yes you could have passed it on.

I believe the Strangles vaccination (joke!) has been withdrawn from the market at this present time. There is not a lot you can do but sit and wait it out I'm afraid.

 

[ColleenIsh]

The horse wasnt snottery the time I was in contact with it , I only work at the weekends so that would have been a week before it supposedly showed signs . If that makes sense

 

[Stinkbomb]

Your boss is extreemly out of order for not letting you know as soon as strangles was suspected. Yes you can pass it on but the symptoms usually show 3 - 14 days after contact. I would wait an see whether Missy shows any symptoms and as soon as she does get her checked out sooner rather than later. There is a vacine but it doesnt mean they wont get it. It is supposed to make the symptoms less harsh. Thats my understanding of it.

 

[Tia]

Then no. I believe you have to actually be in direct contact with the excretions to carry the infection. Just keep away from that yard for the time-being otherwise you could spread it around in no time.

 

[ColleenIsh]

Ah thank god , One problem is though I have to work as he has no one else there and he is heading away , If I change and disinfect surely I should be alright ?


Stinkbomb I am severly peed off with him and will be having words with him .

 

[Tia]

Here's our Canadian Guidelines which should help you in your situation:

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/horses/facts/prev-disease-spread.htm

This site will also give you some information on how to deal with the infection if you should be unlucky that your horse catches it. I've dealt with it a couple of times over the years so if you need anymore help, just ask.

 

[ColleenIsh]

awww cheers tia xx knew you would reply , your soooo helpful


*steps away from the arse licking*


I probably will think of more questions though so be ready

 

[Tia]

LOL!! Thank you, and you're welcome.