Disease Alerts

An attending veterinarian has reported a case of Strangles in Callaway County, Missouri. A 4-year-old Saddlebred mare at William Woods University showed an onset of clinical signs on November 29th, 2018, including fever and enlarged submandibular lymph nodes. The index horse and three additional horses with potential exposure, including a horse that had recently arrived at the facility, were immediately isolated. A second horse, a 4-year-old Saddlebred gelding began showing an onset of clinical signs on November 30th, 2018, including elevated temperature and nasal discharge. A third horse in isolation showed an elevated temperature but no additional clinical signs. Both clinically positive horses have been confirmed positive for S. equi. William Woods University has established a self-imposed quarantine and all horses on the premises are being monitored for signs of Strangles. The affected horses are being treated and are expected to make a full recovery.