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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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Pierce County, WA
Outbreak Identifier: 4740
Alert ID: 2116
July 07, 2021
Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Washington State Veterinary Office

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: 2;
Facility Type: Farm;
Notes: A horse at a farm in Pierce County has tested positive for Strangles. Two horses were exposed but have tested negative.  For more information about Strangles go to the Strangles factsheet.