Strangles

[BlackBoris]

Does anyone know if horses can catch strangles more than once or if when they have had it they are immuned to getting it again?

 

[stroppymare153]

most horses become immune but it is possible to get it again.

 

[oln]

i think i was told most would develop an immunity that would be fairly effective for around five years. some remain silent carriers and some i think mainly those treated with penicillin early on may develop very little immunity but thoughts do appear to vary.

 

[Mrjacks0n]

I was told by my vet when my horse had it that he would be immune for about 5 yrs,

 

[Jemayni]

They are immune, but only until the bacturium has mutated beyond recognition of the immune system. Mine had it as a 5yo and as a 12yo, so definitely not inifinite immunity!