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One case of strangles detected on the Island 

Highly contagious upper respiratory tract infection that attacks horses

Horse owners are being advised not to panic after confirmation of a case of strangles on the Isle of Man.

It's a highly contagious upper respiratory tract infection that attacks horses and other equines. 

Raymond Cox is the chairperson of the Manx Horse Council. 

He has this advice for owners: 

You can hear more about strangles in this episode of Newscast HERE.

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