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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 can affect horses, donkeys and mules of all ages, but usually those younger than two years of age. Foals younger than four months are usually protected by passive immunity through the colostrums in their motherâs milk.