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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
Collier and Marion Counties, FL
Alert ID: 1187
February 21, 2019

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Location: Collier County

Number Affected: 1
Notes: On February 8, 2019, one premises in Collier County was placed under quarantine due to clinical signs and a positive test result of Strangles. The horse became clinical on February 4th, shortly after arriving from a Louisiana kill pen. There are no other horses on the premises. ;

Location: Marion County

Number Affected: 1
Notes: On February 7, 2019, one premises in Marion County was placed under quarantine due to clinical signs and a positive test result of Strangles. There are 27 horses on the property with one showing clinical signs at this time. ;

 
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