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Immunity. After developing strangles, most horses eliminate infection fairly rapidly (i.e., within 30 days after recovery). Approximately 75% of horses develop a solid enduring immunity to strangles following recovery from the disease.
Strangles is almost always contracted from another horse. The disease is very contagious, and the bacteria may survive in the nasal passages, throat, and guttural pouches of the horse for weeks to months following recovery.