Disease Alerts

Number Confirmed: 3; 
Number Suspected: Unknown; 
Number Exposed: Unknown; 
Facility Type: Boarding Facility; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 3; Gender: Filly; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Reining; Onset of Clinical Signs: 12/7/2024; Clinical Signs: Fever, cough, nasal discharge; Confirmation Date: 12/16/2024; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated;

Horse 2: 
Age: 1; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Reining; 

Horse 3: 
Age: 2; Gender: Colt; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Reining; 

Comments: The index case began showing clinical signs while in Oklahoma, was shipped to Woodbine, MD, and is currently in St. Thomas PA.;

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Suspected: 1; 
Number Exposed: Unknown; 
Facility Type: Boarding Facility; 

Horse 1: 
Age: Weanling; Gender: Colt; Breed: Miniature Horse; Onset of Clinical Signs: 12/15/2024; Clinical Signs: Nasal discharge, lymphadenopathy; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown;

Comments: The horse was originally purchased from a public auction. The horse is also positive influenza on nasal swab PCR. 

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Suspected: Unknown; 
Number Exposed: Unknown; 
Facility Type: Private Facility; 
Comments: Horse recently purchased from an auction with unknown vaccination history;

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Exposed: Unknown; 
Facility Type: Private Facility; 
Comments: Horse is alive and under vet care.;

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Suspected: Unknown; 
Number Exposed: Unknown; 
Facility Type: Boarding Facility; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 16; Breed: Donkey; Clinical Signs: Cough and nasal discharge.; Confirmation Date: 12/14/2024; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Exposed: 5; 
Facility Type: Boarding Facility; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 16; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Clinical Signs: Lethargy , anorexia, abnormal respiratory sounds.; Confirmation Date: 12/9/2024; Horse Status: Recovering; 

Comments: The farm owner is working with their veterinarian on voluntary animal movement restrictions and biosecurity. To see past and present Strangles cases in Ontario go to: https://www.oahn.ca/resources/ontario-equine-disease-alerts/ and enter the disease surveillance portal.;

Number Confirmed: 50; 
Number Exposed: 86; 
Comments: For more information, please see https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/equine/contagious-equine-metritis

Previous Alerts: 4102, 4052, 4004, 3978, 3893, 3859, 3815, 3805, 3776, 3748, 3741, 3732

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Exposed: 75; 
Facility Type: Racetrack; 
Comments: All horses in Barn 4 were rested for Strangles via PCR and all horses tested negative. As a result, Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course will be lifting the quarantine mandate of Barn 4 effective Dec. 13. The track will return to regularly scheduled training hours. Effective immediately, the racetrack will begin enforcing the following: Any trainer stabled in Barn 4 or shipping into Barn 4 must provide a negative strangles PCR test within 5 days prior to arrival. This requirement is in addition to the already required health certificates, proof of vaccinations and Coggins (as outlined in the stall application and condition book). This requirement will be in place for a minimum of 30 days.; 
Previous Alerts: 4141

Number Confirmed: 2; 
Number Exposed: 3; 
Facility Type: Private Facility; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 4; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Pleasure Riding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 12/5/2024; Clinical Signs: Mild fever (101.7*F), purulent discharge from submandibular lymph node, ventral jaw swelling, reduced appetite; Confirmation Date: 12/9/2024; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Suspected: 1; 
Number Exposed: Unknown; 
Facility Type: Private Facility; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 20; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Pony; Usage: Companion; Onset of Clinical Signs: 12/3/2024; Clinical Signs: Mild fever (102.3*F), decreased appetite, purulent discharge from left nostril, moderate swelling of the left throat latch, reluctance to move head/neck to the left side; Confirmation Date: 12/12/2024; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;