Strangles

17 July 2026

Industry Vigilance Continues to Help Contain Strangles Outbreak

NZTR thanks everyone across the industry for their continued commitment to managing the current Strangles outbreak.

13 July 2026

Strangles Update – 13 July 2026

There have been no new confirmed Strangles properties since the last update on 9 July. Updated interisland travel requirements are now in place to help minimise the risk of disease spread.

Our Horses

08 July 2026

Strangles Requirements Updated to Support Safe Racing and Trialling

NZTR has updated its Strangles requirements for horses accepted to race or trial as part of the industry's ongoing response to the current outbreak in the Waikato.

NZTR

06 July 2026

NZTR Introduces New Strangles Requirements for Racing and Trialling

NZTR has introduced additional health requirements for all horses accepted to race or trial as part of the industry's response to the current Strangles situation.

NZTR

03 July 2026

Strangles Update July - 2026

NZTR and the NZTBA are continuing to closely monitor the current Strangles situation.

NZTR

12 June 2026

Strangles Awareness and Prevention

Now that winter is here, New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing and the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' Association are encouraging all industry participants to remain vigilant for signs of Strangles and to maintain good biosecurity practices.

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