Streptococcus myositis – A Strangles vaccine reaction, part 3

Here we are back at the story of our little horse that was vigorous and strong only 3 weeks ago and now looks like it has lost 300 lbs, has a severe anemia in which the owner has given one blood transfusion, and has a fever that is on again and off again and has [...]

Streptococcus myositis – A Strangles vaccine reaction, part 2

Heres a continuation of yesterday’s story – A strangles vaccine reaction So what happened next? The horse spiked a fever, the very next day; oh and not just a little 103, no it went big, spiking to 105-106 degrees! OK so now I am thinking this horse has an infection most likely shipping fever. The [...]

Streptococcus myositis – A Strangles vaccine reaction

I have been saying for years that the majority of horses do not need a Strangles booster. In fact, I have been telling people that many times the reactions are just as bad as the disease itself. Well I have seen my first case of vaccine induced Streptococcus myositis. I wish I could tell you [...]