Horse Strangle

This highly infectious condition is caused by pus-formingorganisms. The symptoms are fever, lassitude and lack of interestin food. A thick nasal discharge appears and the glands at theangles of the lower jaw swell, causing difficulty in swallowing.The infected horse must be isolated immediately and theveterinary surgeon must be called. Soft, moist mashes should begiven to tempt the horse to eat. Feeding utensils and grooming kitshould be disinfected twice a day and soiled bedding must beburned. Only one person should deal with the horse; overalls and boots should he worn, and left in the stable where the infectedhorse is kept. They should be disinfected regularly.

The swollen glands may he bathed with a warm solution ofEpsom salts to bring the swelling to a head ready for lancing.Once the swellings of the glands have burst or have been lancedthe condition usually improves, but the horse will require carefulsick nursing.