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Stop Diseases Spreading

The main causes of respiratory diseases in horses are: Virus infection – contact with other animals, eg StranglesContact with buckets, fences, saddlery used or touched by infected horsesAirborne bacteria from infected horses in cold wet conditionsBronchitis - secondary infection or allergyWorms - round worm larvae migrating through lungsDust or musty feed or conditions, eg stable bedding, mouldy hayChokingGalloping an unfit horseWorking horse on a full stomachTying a hot horse up in cold draughty conditions (inappropriate care of hot horse)Careless drenching fluid to lungsNot vaccinating horse against Equine Influenza, etcDraughty living conditionsTravel stress