Published:
September 1, 2026 04:04 pm EDT
The Equine Disease Communication Centre (EDCC) has reported that a case of equine strangles has been confirmed in a Standardbred foal located in Ontario.
Located at a farm in Grey County, Ont., a four-month-old Standardbred colt showed clinical signs on Aug. 24, developing respiratory distress and was diagnosed with a retropharyngeal lymph node abscess, which was drained. Streptococcus equi (strangles) was cultured from the abscess.
The foal is recovering and the owner, working with their veterinarian, has implemented voluntary animal movement restrictions and biosecurity protocols.
(With files from EDCC; Horse pictured does not have strangles)