Disease Alerts

Updates on current disease outbreaks are listed here as they occur and will include the date listed, disease name, location and current status. Specific premises will not be named but the general location by town, county and state will be listed. When locations, events or horses are at risk they will be listed. Updates will be posted as they are received.



Strangles
Midland County, MI
Outbreak Identifier: 6242
Alert ID: 3705
May 03, 2024
Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Exposed: 13; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 21; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Clinical Signs: Intermittent nasal discharge; Confirmation Date: 5/1/2024; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown;

Comments: Owner acquired horse in October of 2023 and owner reports horse had nasal discharge when acquired. Horse has continued to have intermittent nasal discharge. Horse examined by a veterinarian for the discharge on April 30, 2024 and was subsequently tested for Strangles at that time.;