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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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Equine Herpesvirus- Respiratory

Palm Beach County, FL

Alert ID: 208

May 13, 2016

On May 12, one premises in Palm Beach County was placed under quarantine after a horse displayed neurologic signs and was confirmed positive for EHV-1 via PCR. The 18 other horses on the premises currently are clinically normal. The index case has been euthanized for humane reasons. Biosecurity measures and twice daily temperature monitoring are in place. All states with traces have been notified. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will continue to monitor the situation.

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