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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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Jefferson County, KY
Outbreak Identifier: 5434
Alert ID: 2849
December 27, 2022
Quarantine Released

Kentucky Department of Agriculture

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Comments: Last night (12/26/2022) last horses on the backside of Churchill Downs were released from the EHV1 quarantine. There are currently no quarantines or movement restrictions in place at Churchill Downs. Horses meeting established exit requirements are allowed to depart Churchill.
Previous Alerts: 2840, 2837, 2826, 2821, 2820