Strangles isolation time

[henryhorn]

Our vet was here earlier today to a foal who appears bruised after a knock or fall, and also warned me to make sure we isolate completely any new horses arriving here for at least 4 weeks.
He said it's spreading fast and especially from anything bought from the sales.
I had heard of a few cases but had no idea you needed to isolate for 4 weeks (we normally do two) and will now be on my guard.
I had dismissed the talk that it was so widespread as exaggeration, but apparently not..
Please pass this on to anyone where new horses might arrive.

 

[siennamum]

That's bad news, must be a lot of unfortunate horses in transit at the moment.

 

[Fleur100]

I am surprised he said 4 weeks. The incubation time is 7-10 days so a 2 week isolation should be long enough for any symptoms to show.