Guernsey Equestrian events to resume after Strangles fears
Monday, 21 March 2011 16:39
Animal Friends has reported on the case of Strangles that was reported in Guernsey on March 11th this year, and it looks as though things have turned around for the horse owners that hoped to compete in the winter equestrian events.
The fears were raised when a horse that had been transported to the island with three other horses was confirmed to have Strangles. Vets advised restrictions at stables and to quarantine any animal that portrayed signs of the disease, but since the initial case there has been no other sightings.
This is fantastic news for those wishing to take part, as the events may be able to resume around mid-March. Horse owners are still advised to take as much care as possible and not to risk leaving horses out where they can pick up the disease, and also to not linger on any competing grounds to minimise any chance of picking up the virus.
Strangles is endemic in the UK and in mainland Europe but Guernsey's horse owners have said they are keen to avoid its introduction to the island, as it causes suffering to the animals and is costly for stables.
If you would like to know more about the original Strangles outbreak, then click here to read more.
