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Strangles

Montcalm County, MI

Alert ID: 1251

May 07, 2019

Source: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Total Affected: 4 (1 Confirmed, 3 suspected)
Number Exposed: 1
Age: 4; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 4/17/2019;
Clinical Signs: Enlarged submandibular lymph nodes, Nasal Discharge; Confirmation Date: 5/3/2019; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;
Notes: There are five horses at the premises. Four out of the five horses developed clinical signs, but only one of the four horses was actually tested for the disease. One of the affected horses traveled to the farm within the prior month.

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