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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: 5000
Alert ID: 2344
November 24, 2021
Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

Washington State Veterinary Office

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Suspected: 1;
Facility Type: Boarding Facility;
Notes: A horse at a boarding facility in Pierce County has tested positive for Strangles. The facility is working with a private vet and about 10 other horses are on site. For more information on Strangles go to the Strangles factsheet.