Petition · past parliament
Make Strangles a Notifiable Disease
Closed
1,431 signatures
What the petition asks
Strangles is a deadly and horrific disease in horses. Bacteria is spread through direct and indirect contact. It causes horses great distress and pain and is difficult to deal with. Outbreaks are currently managed by the common sense of horse owners but often still result in spread of the disease.
It often happens that outbreaks are kept secret and advised biosecurity is not adhered to correctly. Horse Welfare is the biggest concern as containment procedures are optional, meaning that it often spreads and more horses suffer. The damage to the equine industry is great; entire show seasons lost, loss of livestock, and loss of income. Were it a notifiable disease anyone who had a case would not be able to keep it secret and they would have to put correct biosecurity measures in place by law.
Timeline
| 1 Sep 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Mar 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,431
Status
Closed
Opened
1 Sep 2016
Closed
1 Mar 2017
Follow this petition
Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.
Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.