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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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Hendry County, FL
Outbreak Identifier: 5182
Alert ID: 2558
April 25, 2022
Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Number Confirmed: 1;
Facility Type: Private Facility;
Notes: A horse at a private facility in Hendry County has tested positive for Strangles. This case was also rescued from a "going to slaughter unless saved" ad and is the 23rd case of strangles for Florida in 2022. For more information about Strangles go to: Strangles factsheet.;