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Strangles

Pennsylvania, United States

Alert ID: 1281

June 28, 2019

Source: Attending Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: 1;
Age: 4; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Donkey; Onset of Clinical Signs: 6/21/2019;
Clinical Signs: Fever, Nasal Discharge; Confirmation Date: 6/25/2019; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown;
Notes: Two donkeys (1 of which is the positive Strangles) were rescued directly off a dealers trailer in a parking lot at New Holland, PA. There were many other equines were on that trailer, which came from Virginia. The two donkeys were transported to the rescue's private farm and put into isolation. After the diagnosis of Strangles they were both shipped to another private foster facility in Bucks County PA where they are now again quarantined. There has been NO movement of other equine from either facility. So far, only 1 donkey has had any symptoms. Both animals will remain in quarantine until a negative nasal wash is obtained.

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