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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.

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Strangles

St. Clair County, MI

Alert ID: 1080

October 04, 2018

Source: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed a case of strangles in a three-year-old Quarter Horse filly from St. Clair County. The horse, which recovered, had nasal discharge and a cough. It was unclear if the horse had been vaccinated against the disease. No quarantine was issued. This case brings the total number of confirmed 2018 strangles cases in Michigan to 18.

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