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World Horse Welfare, in Hall Farm, Snetterton, announces case of strangles in one of its new arrivals




A horse welfare charity’s site has announced a case of a highly infectious equine disease has been discovered.

World Horse Welfare, in Hall Farm, Snetterton, posted on its social media pages yesterday that a horse in its care has tested positive for strangles, a highly infectious respiratory disease.

A spokesperson said the infected mare was a recent arrival and was tested for the disease, as all new intakes are, which means she has been kept away from the main herd and will stay that way until she has recovered and is no longer infectious.

World Horse Welfare, in Hall Farm, Snetterton
World Horse Welfare, in Hall Farm, Snetterton

They continued: “Given the nature of the horses World Horse Welfare help, cases like this are not uncommon, and the team are well-equipped to manage them effectively.

“As is protocol at the farm, all movement of horses both in and out has been suspended until further notice.

“The mare is receiving the appropriate treatment and is expected to make a full recovery.”

Hall Farm manager Sue Hodgkins said that as a precautionary measure the site was suspending horse movements and would not be able to hire the school for any equine events until they are 100 per cent confident there is no further infectious risk or cases identified on the site.

She added: “I know it can be scary for horse owners when they hear the word strangles, but we would like to reassure everyone this is something we are very experienced in managing.

“Our team are well practised in containing and treating the disease, and we are confident this case will be handled effectively.”

Several equestrian events, including a pole clinic due to take place this Sunday (February 9), have been cancelled but, the Hall Farm Visitor Centre will remain open to the public as usual.

Rehoming from Hall Farm will also be suspended until the farm is clear from infection.

Further updates will be posted on World Horse Welfare’s website and social media.



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