ON-FARM STRANGLES PROTOCOL

Strangles Management Protocol For Mares Foaling and/or being bred at Woodlands Stud this season

Due to the current situation with Strangles being identified in the North Island the following protocol has been put in place:

Outside mares arriving for breeding and / or foaling from Waikato area – RED ZONE

Veterinary proof of recent vaccinations (email from veterinary practice or letter signed by vet before arrival)

Arrival at least 30 days prior to foaling or entering the breeding barn

Mares will be quarantined at our other property for 14 days and temperature checked for five days am & pm.

Mares will be vaccinated on arrival with the new Strangles Vaccine, Strangvacc

Nasal flush for PCR on arrival

Outside mares arriving for breeding and/or foaling from the Auckland, Northland area or outside of the Red Zone

Veterinary proof of recent vaccinations (email from veterinary practice or letter signed by vet before arrival)

Arrival at least 14 days prior to foaling or entering the breeding barn

Mares will be quarantined at our other property for 14 days and temperature checked for five days am & pm.

Mares will be vaccinated on arrival with the new Strangles Vaccine, Strangvacc

Nasal flush for PCR on arrival.

Please contact the Stud directly if you have any questions or concerns.