Join Us in Supporting Strangles Awareness Week 2025
Strangles is one of the most common – and contagious – equine diseases, yet with the right knowledge, vigilance, and preventative measures, we can help minimise its spread. Strangles Awareness Week (SAW) 2025, running from 5-11 May, is an opportunity for the equestrian community to come together, share information, and promote good biosecurity practices to protect our horses.
At Remus Horse Sanctuary, we are proud to support this vital campaign, encouraging horse owners, yard managers, and fellow equine charities to take part. By working together, we can help stop the spread of this distressing disease and protect the wellbeing of horses across the UK.
What is Strangles?
Strangles is a highly contagious bacterial infection affecting horses, donkeys, and ponies. It causes fever, nasal discharge, swollen lymph nodes, and in severe cases, breathing difficulties. While rarely fatal, the disease can cause significant suffering and lead to prolonged recovery times. The best defence is awareness, early detection, and proactive prevention.
The ‘BEST’ Approach to Strangles Prevention
This year, the SAW campaign highlights four key steps to help prevent and control Strangles, using the ‘BEST’ approach:
- Boost immunity with Strangles vaccination
- Engage with trusted information
- Separate unfamiliar horses
- Temperature check routinely
By following these simple but effective steps, horse owners and carers can play a crucial role in stopping the spread of Strangles.
Get Involved
SAW 2025 offers various ways to participate, whether by sharing educational content, implementing biosecurity measures at your yard, or spreading awareness through social media. The campaign’s new yellow ‘BEST’ graphic is available to download and share, making it easy for everyone to get involved. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #SAW25 to support the movement and help spread awareness.
At Remus Horse Sanctuary, we take the health and wellbeing of our equines – and all our animals – incredibly seriously as you can imagine. We are committed to raising awareness about Strangles and advocating for better prevention measures. By standing together as a community, we can help reduce the impact of this disease and safeguard the future of our horses. For more information and to access resources, visit Strangles Awareness Week’s official website. Let’s spread the word, not the disease!
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