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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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Skagit County, WA
Outbreak Identifier: 4993
Alert ID: 2337
November 18, 2021
Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Washington State Veterinary Office

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Suspected: 1;
Notes: A private facility in Skagit County is under voluntary quarantine after a horse has tested positive for Strangles. The owner is practicing biosecurity and voluntary quarantine with private vet oversight. A second horse test pending.  For more information about Strangles go to the Strangles factsheet.