Wash. Admin. Code § 16-71-100

Current through Register Vol. 25-01, January 1, 2025

Section 16-71-100 - Strangles

(1) Strangles (also known as equine distemper) is a contagious, upper respiratory tract infection of equines caused by a bacterium, Streptococcus equi var equi. Strangles is enzootic in domesticated horses worldwide.

(2) Horses that test positive to Streptococcus equi will be dealt with by the state veterinarian on a case-by-case basis.

Statutory Authority: Chapters 16.36 and 34.05 RCW. 10-13-056, § 16-71-100, filed 6/10/10, effective 7/11/10.