Disease Alerts

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.



Genesee County, MI
Outbreak Identifier: 5241
Alert ID: 2616
June 14, 2022
Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Number Confirmed: 1;
Age: 6; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Thoroughbred (TB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 5/4/2022;
Clinical Signs: Fever, cough, lethargy, nasal discharge, enlarged lymph nodes; Confirmation Date: 6/9/2022; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;
Notes: For more information about Strangles go to: Strangles factsheet.