Multiple Equine Strangles Cases Confirmed at Tennessee Boarding Facility

Three horses were confirmed positive for equine strangles in Tipton County, Tennessee, five horses were suspected of having strangles, and 40 others were exposed.

Three horses were confirmed positive for equine strangles in Tipton County, Tennessee, five horses were suspected of having strangles, and 40 others were exposed. Getty Images

An attending veterinarian in Tipton County, Tennessee, has confirmed three cases of equine strangles. Another five horses are suspected of having the disease and 40 others were exposed at the boarding facility.

For more information read this Equine Strangles Fact Sheet. 

Information for this report was provided by the Equine Disease Communication Center.

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