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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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Hampden County, MA
Outbreak Identifier: 4538
Alert ID: 1906
November 30, 2020
Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

Massachusetts State Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Suspected: 2;
Number Exposed: 1;
Notes: A boarding facility in Hampden County is under quarantine after a horse has tested positive for Strangles. For more information about Strangles go to https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet-Strep_equi_final%20Cobranded_0.pdf;