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POLO HORSESHOES

KERCKHAERT POLO SHOES

The choice of polo professionals worldwide.

Kerckhaert horseshoes are used worldwide by the best farriers, trainers and riders.

The Kings ESP High Goal Polo shoe has all of the excellent features you would expect plus a higher inner rim to improve grip and traction. Steel Kings Polo, our original and popular shoe, is perfect for the majority of polo ponies. Steel Kings Extra Sound Plus are shaped to give more support.

Whatever shoe you choose, you can be assured of excellent Kerckhaert quality.

Easy to order online - Online accounts, exclusive offers - Excellent customer service, fast delivery - Great new superior quality products

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KINGS ESP HIGH GOAL POLO Polo GRIP design

Polo GRIP design

Kings ESP High Goal Polo

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Developed from the Kings Polo shoe, the Kerckhaert ESP High Goal Polo shoe retains all the popular features but with an additional section of material.

The front shoe features the unique Polo GRIP design. The thicker section gives improved grip and traction giving the polo ponies more confidence on grass when playing at high speed.

The Hind Polo shoe has a great easy to fit shape when shoeing either hot or cold and comes with a pre-drilled 3/8 stud hole.

As always Kerckhaert only uses the highest quality steel available which helps set Kerckhaert shoes above other brands.

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POLO HORSESHOES Kings Extra Sound Plus improved wear and strength, making it ideal for use with polo horses which require a concave shoe for grip, but also a lighter shoe for better performance.

The Kerckhaert Steel Kings Extra Sound Plus front shoe is great in combination. The same section offers improved grip. The heels are more upright & have a wider bearing surface giving the hoof more support.

This shoe gives you the great shape of the Steel Kings ES which fits perfectly to the foot with minimum shaping, but also offers a thicker section. This thicker section gives

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A wider, more upright heel on the front shoe allows you to fit the shoe with better cover and support.

Strong radius clips reduces the risk of spreading a shoe and are easy to fit into the hoof wall with minimum amount of wall being removed.

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Approved polo studs, meeting all UK rules and regulations.

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Stromsholm Polo Studs 50 pieces per package

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Diamond Polo Studs

4 pieces per package

Steel Kings Polo (Extra Sound)

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The Steel Kings Extra Sound design gives a front shoe with a wide section for cover and support. The bevelled heel design gives the farrier the option to fit the shoe safely while giving width and support.

The Kerckhaert shape is as always quick and easy to fit. The radius clip – with rounded edges – reduces the amount of hoof wall that needs to be removed while fitting. The nail holes are not only punched in the optimum position, but also have the correct pitch and coarseness.

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3/8 pre-drilled / tapped stud hole Drop forged Sole relief Radius clip ¼ clipped Meets polo requirements

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POLO HORSESHOES

REBOUND HOOF PACK

Visit www.stromsholm.co.uk and see how easy and quick Rebound really is with the instructional video.

Rebound is a hoof packing designed to draw out heat and soreness, heal and promote healthy hooves.

“Rebound is a sensational product that every serious horse person should add to their first aid kit.”

Stephanie Rhodes, Bosch Canadian Olympic Team

SNOW PADS

Epsom Salts - Draws out heat and soreness Iodine - Toughens soles eliminating bacteria & thrush Arnica - Acts as a natural anti-infllammatory Pine Tar - Keeps correct moisture balance within the hoof

Snow pads help to stop ice balls forming in the horses feet and improve traction.

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Rebound is a potent super sticky hoof packing, formulated with a special blend of all-natural ingredients and will not irritate your horse’s skin. Our tried and true formula helps heal and promote healthy hooves through:

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Accessories and tools Spanner Tap

Felt Stoppers and Foam Inserts

To fit into stud holes when not in use, to keep threads clean.

Wire brush/pick

For picking out dirt or stoppers and a wire brush for cleaning out threads.

T Tap

A quality tap, set in a plastic handle for cleaning out stud holes.

Strömsholm Spanner Tap is available in both 3/8 and 5/16.

A high quality steel combination tool, for cleaning out stud holes and different size spanner heads for screwing in studs.

Hoof Jack

Perfect for supporting the hoof while you’re screwing in studs.

Stromsholm Stud Starter Box Contains: 4xTS High Studs, 4xPolo/Square Jumping Studs, 4xType EL Studs, 20xRubber stoppers, 1 spanner/tap 3/8 & 1xWire brush/pick & box

Stromsholm Shoe Removal Kit A must for every tack room or horse box to quickly remove a twisted shoe.

Includes: Hammer/buffer, shoe pullers, hoof pick & carry tray

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POLO HORSESHOES

Strömsholm Studs TYPE H & H XL

For most equestrian activities when there is good to soft ground. With long lasting tungsten core.

TYPE TSL, TSH, TS XL

For most equestrian activities when competing on hard ground. With long lasting tungsten core.

Blank Studs

Recommended for keeping the holes clean prior to competition.

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Square jumping/polo & Square jumping/polo XL

Approved studs for polo, meeting all rules and regulations.

Rounded jumping & Rounded jumping XL

For when the ground is firm.

Polo Stud Kit Contains: 8 x Polo Studs 4 x Blanks 1 x Hoof pick

1 x Pack stoppers 1 x Spanner tap 1 x Stud hole brush

STOCKISTS

Diamond Studs Diamond Jumping / Polo Studs 4 pieces per package

Diamond Soft Ground Studs

Diamond Blank Studs 4 pieces per package

Stud Inserts

Available in two sizes 4 pieces per package

Stud inserts for aluminium shoes.

Diamond Road Studs

Diamond Hard Ground Studs

4 pieces per package

Available in three sizes 4 pieces per package

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Stromsholm offers the farrier the largest selection of high quality Royal Kerckhaert Horseshoes.

Pre drilled and tapped with 3/8 threads. We cover every equestrian discipline; including, Polo, Eventing, Driving, Showjumping.

Giving the horse has the best grip possible, on any ground conditions.

Better grip gives the horse and rider more confidence, achieving better balance, especially on sharp turns.

Fit Stromsholm or Diamond Studs, for maximum performance.

Kerckhaert The Choice of Champions Ask Your Farrier today, about Stromsholm.

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COMPETITION HORSESHOES Classic Sport Size

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The Classic Sport features drilled and tapped ⅜ stud holes, perfect for the modern sports horse.

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Seated out front shoes 2 x ⅜ stud holes per shoe Drilled & tapped - ready to go!

Wider hind outside branch - boxed off Narrow hind inside heel - boxed off

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Classic Quarter Sport

Classic Roller Sport Size

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The Classic Quarter: Sport available in fronts, features drilled and tapped ⅜ stud holes, perfect for the modern sports horse.

The Kerckhaert shape is, as always, quick and easy to fit.

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2 x ⅜ stud holes per shoe Seated out front shoes Drilled & tapped Boxed off heels 3/8 3/8 THREAD THREAD Quarter clipped

AVAILABLE SIZES 0, 1, 2, 3 & 4

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The Classic Roller: Sport with the latest half round section, are able to adapt to the modern styles in shoeing horses by increasing break over, which many farriers choose to follow.

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Great roller section Drilled & tapped 2 x ⅜ stud holes per shoe

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COMPETITION HORSESHOES Century Support Sport Size

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SUPPORT SUPPORT The Century gives the benefit of a concave shoe with the cover and coarser nail hole position of a ¾ fullered shoe. The Century Support: Sport is cleverly designed to support the hoof at the heels and improve break over, whilst being both a concave and ¾ fullered shoe.

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Drilled & tapped - ready to go!

Wider toe for increased wear Wider heels for more cover and support Normal width branches make shoes easier to shape and reduce weight

AVAILABLE SIZES 0, 1, 2 & 3

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DF Sport Size

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Innovations like the patented Radius clips & new crease designs, found in the DF programme, allow farriers worldwide to shoe to a higher standard. The DF programme has expanded to meet the specific requirements of farriers, such as shoeing horses with longer, narrower feet.

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Precise nail holes ¾ fullered smooth finish 2 x ⅜ stud holes per shoe Great for horses with longer, narrower feet

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COMPETITION HORSESHOES DF Motion Sport Clipped

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Innovations like the patented Radius clips and new crease designs, found in the DF programme, allow farriers worldwide to shoe to a higher standard, using Kerckhaert horseshoes.

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Precise nail holes New crease design ¾ fullered smooth finish 2 x ⅜ stud holes per shoe Great for horses with longer, narrower feet

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SUPPORT SUPPORT

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DF Quarter Sport

DF Sport 3 Stud Holes

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Innovations like the patented Radius clips and new crease designs, found in the DF programme, allow farriers worldwide to shoe to a higher standard, using Kerckhaert horseshoes.

The front shape DF shoes with quarter clips are the fastest growing style in the A-class Jumper circuit.

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Precise nail holes New crease design 3 x 3/8 stud holes per shoe ¾ fullered smooth finish Great for horses with longer, narrower feet

AVAILABLE SIZES 1, 2 & 3

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V-Crease High quality steel Punched for E-head nails 2 x 3/8 stud holes per shoe ¾ fullered smooth finish

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HOOFCARE

3D Hoofcare Pads Ed Eclipse Pad

Half Mesh Pad

This Pad was designed in collaboration with Ed O’Shaughnessy from Newmarket in the United Kingdom. This basic model does not have the hybrid shoe branch printed. This is designed as a lightweight pad for racing and speed where weight may be a concern. This pad is designed to stop the frog from descending to the ground through peripheral loading of the hoof wall that results in sore heels & possible corns. Made from antimicrobial and recyclable materials.

This pad is designed to stop the frog from descending to the ground through peripheral loading of the hoof wall that results in sore heels and possible corns. It is used in conjunction with a digital impression material. It is designed to be used in a controlled pasture and riding environment that has no stones to puncture the exposed sole area. Made from antimicrobial and recyclable materials.

This pad is designed to stop the frog from descending to the ground through peripheral loading of the hoof wall that results in sore heels and possible corns. It is used in conjunction with a digital impression material. Made from antimicrobial and recyclable materials.

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Full Mesh Pad

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Farriers now have solutions available to address these 3 problems. The solutions are inexpensive to apply, it will just take the farrier a little extra time to apply and of course, develop the skills to do so. But if you have the skill to shoe horses, these techniques are easier to learn.

Thin hoof walls

Thin soles

Collapsed heels

Hoofcast

Pro-Glu Sole Fill

3D Hoofcare Pads

The following procedures are not the only options available to the farrier, your farrier may prefer different solutions to the problem, one they are more comfortable applying. But every one of these 3 problems can now to be addressed.

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APPLY POLO HORSESHOES the sound solution

FOR LIFE

TREAT WITH THE SOUND SOLUTION, OFFERS: l Antibac treatment l Desired moisture content l Defence from waterborne threats l Penetrative properties l Leave a lasting finish

TARGET l Thin Soles l Thin Hoof Walls l Collapsed Heels

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FEED the sound solution Don’t settle for poor hooves, feed the Sound Solution, feed Five Star PROFEET, the unique approach to total hoof care, like nothing that came before thanks to the synergistic approach within the ‘sulphur solution.’

POOR HOOF HEALTH LEADS TO A VICIOUS CYCLE

Slow growth

Cracking, crumbling Weak growth

Compromised shoeing Lost work days

Poor performance

PROFEET PROVIDES EVERY HOOF WITH: l Recommended proven levels of Biotin l Cysteine essential for di-sulphide bonds l MSM for sulphur donation l Methionine for cystine conversion l Essential fatty acids l Complex of vitamins and minerals l Broad blend of amino acids l Vital antioxidants to support against oxidative stress PROFEET’S SECRET BEHIND THE “SULPHUR SOLUTION” MSM, Methionine & Cysteine address horn integrity

Di-Sulphide Bond Stabilises KERATIN protein

Converts to Methionine

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Cysteine

Donates Sulphur MSM

MSM MSM

to avoid unnecessary uptake of Methionine, required for Cystine production

MSM MSM

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HOOFCARE NAF Profeet Farrier Solution

NAF Profeet Rock Hard

NAF Profeet Farrier Dressing

NAF Profeet Pellets

A farrier’s aid when nailing on. Helps form a natural barrier making it difficult for unwanted bacteria to travel up the hoof wall and create an anaerobic environment.

Profeet farrier solution gives farriers hooves to work with and helps each horse stamp out bad feet.

Designed to be used on weak, brittle, cracked hooves and soft soles as well as supporting poor frog tissue. PROFEET Rock Hard will help you: Strengthen soft soles, Disinfect frogs Protect weak, brittle & cracked hooves Safe to use on all hooves.

A hoof dressing rich in emollients providing a nourishing blend high in stearic, oleic and other fatty acids. Expertly blended to enable deep penetration into the horn and help prevent premature cracking and drying, as well as protecting the hoof capsule from the outside in.

PROFEET supplements are unique in that they not only provide nutrients to directly support hoof health, they also provide nutritional support that helps target healthy liver function, which, in turn is fundamental to healthy hoof growth.

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Hoof Biotin The 1kg package not only contains 2000mg of Biotin, but is filled with extra ingredients that support the horse’s hoof and general health. The combination of Vitamin A, Calcium, Vitamin D and Zinc provide fast results and enhance the working of the biotin.

2000 mg / 1 kg

Hoof & Horse Formula Diamond Hoof & Horse Formula is a complementary feed for domestic horses of all ages, which helps to build strong hooves.

It contains the primary nutrients that domestic horses are usually missing, if fed on a standard diet of grasses, hay and grains.

Made with rich combination of meadow plants, herbs, seeds and sea algae, every measuring cup is packed with essential nutrients such as amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and trace elements. The Diamond Digestive Formula guarantees all ingredients can effectively be used by the horse.

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Diamond Hoof Oil

Diamond Hoof Grease Dressing

Diamond Grease Buddy

This product gives a well-cared for and shiny appearance to the hooves and regular application to the coronary band will keep it supple so new horn cells will grow more easily.

Protects the hoof and gives a silky, wellgroomed appearance. Keeps the coronary band in top condition, for healthy horn growth. Prevents the hoof wall from drying out. Available in Clear, Green and Black.

The brush is designed to apply the hoof grease with ease and precision.

This magnetic holder sticks to your hoof grease tin very easily and protects your brush against dirt from the stable.

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Frog Dressing

Hoof Conditioner

Hoof Defender

"Marking" gel does not run when applied. Reduces bacteria and fungi without harming the surrounding tissue. Bonds to the hoof protein to form a barrier between thrush and healthy tissue.

Diamond Hoof Conditioner’s dual-action formula provides a barrier against infection and helps maintain a healthy moisture balance in the hoof.

Reduces bacteria and fungi on the hoof wall, sole and frog. Boosts the natural resistance of the hoof against diseases that are caused by bacteria and fungi.

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Equine Biosecurity Awareness When equine flu hit the UK, Stromsholm together with the Horse Trust acted quickly, to give practical advice and help to farriers across the country to deal with the infectious disease.

Together, we produce a short demo video, with Dan Harman AWCF. Dan demonstrated best practice to avoid spreading disease while shoeing horses.

Later that year at Farriers Focus, together we gave out 800 biosecurity packs. The pack contained van sticker, gloves and biosecurity warning signs which can be fixed to wooden gate posts on the entrance to stables, yards, forges and veterinary clinics.

Equine Biosecurity Area

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Gate Sign

Safe4 disinfectant cleaner Safe4 Ready to Use Disinfectant Spray 500ml is a top quality ready diluted spray for all your cleaning requirements.

Made without harmful phenols, aldehydes or alcohol, this disinfectant spray is completely safe with animal contact and is non-toxic, non-corrosive and non-irritant.

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Equine Influenza (‘FLU’) What is it and what are the clinical signs?

Equine flu is an infectious disease which affects the upper respiratory tract of horses.

There have been many outbreaks in the UK in 2019 & horseracing was halted in response to flu in February. The highest number of flu cases have been reported in June/July and they are still happening.

Clinical signs usually appear within 1–5 days of exposure to the flu virus and they can last for 3–6 weeks. Signs can include a high temperature, cough, nasal discharge, enlarged glands (under the lower jaw), conjunctivitis, lethargy, loss of appetite and filling of the lower limbs.

How is it spread?

Like human flu, equine flu is very contagious.

It spreads rapidly with the virus being released into the atmosphere as droplets by infected animals coughing. The virus can spread over longer distances than some other diseases, so any infected animal needs to be isolated by 100m to distance to reduce the risk of airborne spread.

The flu virus can also live on surfaces, objects, tools and peoples’ clothing.

Cleaning or disinfecting your equipment, washing or disinfecting your hands and changing clothing between yards can help to manage the risk of spread.

What do I do if I think there may be flu on one of my yards?

Notify the yard manager straight away if you have any concerns (any of the clinical signs above and suggest that they call their vet. A special Equine Influenza Surveillance Programme at the Animal Health Trust (AHT) provides a laboratory testing service allowing all vets to send in swabs taken from horses with suspected flu and confirm not only if flu is present, but also which strain is responsible. It is crucial that yards follow the advice of vets to minimise the risks associated with this virus.

Vaccination

Vaccination is crucial for flu. The disease is often introduced on to a premises by a non vaccinated horse. Horses should be vaccinated (complete primary course) and

receive a booster at least annually.

At the moment, twice yearly is recommended to offer the best protection. If over 70% of the country’s horses were vaccinated, flu would not be able to get a foothold because of a process called “herd immunity” and this is why it is very important that ALL horses are vaccinated, whether or not they go anywhere. Current vaccines are effective, despite what you may hear to the contrary.

At the moment only 40% of the UK’s horses are vaccinated, are your clients included in this number? Make sure that neither they nor you, are contributing to the spread of this disease.

Prevention

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Strangles (streptococcus equi) Strangles is a bacterial infection affecting a horse’s respiratory system. Early signs are usually fever, dullness and loss of appetite; followed by nasal discharge, swollen glands and abscesses around the head.

Fever generally develops before a horse becomes infectious.

It can take up to 21 days for a horse to show symptoms. Some horses only develop mild signs of disease, but are still infectious. Although strangles is not often fatal, it can cause serious suffering to the horse and heartache for owners and businesses affected by an outbreak.

Some horses become strangles carriers if they are not checked by a vet shortly after infection, and treated if necessary.

Carriers appear healthy but can shed bacteria at any time. Strangles can be stopped in its tracks if we use routine testing and hygiene procedures. The good news is this is becoming more common across the industry.

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How does strangles spread?

Strangles is not airborne, but can spread fast.

Horses may become ill after contact with an infected horse, or indirect contact with contaminated surfaces, equipment, tack, water tanks, or human hands, clothes & shoes.

Strangles can survive in the environment, but its longevity depends on factors such as temperature and moisture. Bacteria have been found in water tanks 30 days after being contaminated, whereas it can be killed in as little as two days by direct sunlight.

Photo: courtesy of Robert Rush, AWCF

What’s strangles and what are the signs?

What do I do if I think strangles may be on one of my yards?

Notify your client straight away if you have concerns about infectious disease and advise them to contact their vet.

Remember healthy-looking horses on the yard may also be infectious, so take precautions to protect yourself and your other clients. If you are on site, thoroughly disinfect any equipment you have used there with a product that is known to kill strangles (eg: Safe-4, Virkon, Steri-7).

Change outer clothing, disinfect boots and

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thoroughly wash and disinfect hands.

If possible, disinfect vehicle tyres.

You may prefer to postpone routine visits to a yard with strangles, or schedule a visit at the end of the day to allow for thorough disinfection before setting out again the next day.

AGMA DIS-IN-FECT DEFRA approved and validated to effective against Foot and Mouth, Swine Vesicular Disease, Avian Influenza, bacteria, mycobacteria, spores and fungi. DIS-IN-FECT is DEFRA approved for general orders at a dilution rate of 1 DIS-IN-FECT tablet to 1.7 litres of water or 3 tablets in 5 litres.

Versatile for daily routine disinfection use in all livestock facilities, stables, kennels, markets, holding pens, transport and veterinary.

Preventing strangles

checking means infection can be spotted and contained before it spreads.

There are no guarantees, but good biosecurity can drastically reduce the risk to horses and yards.

• Encourage yards to screen new horses for strangles. Ideally a horse should spend three weeks in quarantine on arrival & be tested to ensure they are not a strangles carrier.

• Use and promote good hygiene practices such as handwashing between handling different horses, then disinfecting equipment and disinfecting or changing clothes and boots between yards.

• Everyone should be alert to signs of disease and act as soon as it is suspected.

If it looks like strangles, assume it is until you know otherwise! Regular temperature

Long shelf life, up to 5 years, waste from discarding unused out of date product should be eliminated.

Easy to handle and dose accurately by simply adding a tablet to the specified volume of water for the required application.

Cost effective with considerable savings over other disinfectant systems.

• Promote respect around strangles. An outbreak can happen to anyone and being honest and kind helps everyone work together to contain the disease.

• Keep up to date with what’s happening in your area. The Surveillance of Equine Strangles project posts updates on confirmed diagnoses of the disease at: www.aht.org.uk/disease-surveillance/ surveillance -equine-strangles

For more information

Redwings Stamp Out Strangles Hub & Pledge: www.redwings.org.uk/strangles

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Unit 1, Enterprise Court Studlands Park Avenue, Newmarket CB8 7EP Tel: 01638 665895 newmarket@stromsholm.co.uk

Units 1 & 2 Gamma, Orchard Trading Estate, Toddington, Gloucestershire GL54 5EB Tel: 01242 621590 info@gasforges.co.uk

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