Strangles — Worldwide/Unknown
Farms and stables across the Lothians are fighting to contain an “epidemic” of equine distemper, it has emerged. Up to 25 sites in the region are understood to have been hit by the potentially fatal respiratory disease, commonly known as “strangles” because it causes a swelling of the lymph glands that can suffocate its victim.
Vets and animal welfare officers said they are aware of an outbreak that began around 6 months ago and is continuing to “rumble on” due to the highly contagious
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