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Strangles

Butler County, OH

Outbreak Identifier: 5021

Alert ID: 2365

December 17, 2021

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: Attending Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: 3;
Facility Type: Private Facility;
Age: 20; Gender: Mare; Breed: Grade; Usage: Pasture Pet / Companion; Onset of Clinical Signs: 12/8/2021;
Clinical Signs: Severe bilateral mucopurulent nasal discharge, right submandibular lymph node abscess with mucopurulent drainage, fever, lethargy, cough; Horse Status: Isolated; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown;
Notes: The affected horse was recently purchased sight unseen from an auction in Oklahoma. The horse was transported to the new owner's facility and was symptomatic as soon as affected horse stepped off the trailer. Vet was notified at this time and recommended affected individual be quarantined immediately. For more information about Strangles go to the Strangles factsheet.

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