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.



Lincoln County, WA
Outbreak Identifier: 5547
Alert ID: 2944
March 28, 2023
Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

State vet office.

Number Confirmed:
Number Exposed:
Facility Type: Private Facility 
Comments: A horse in Lincoln County has tested positive for Strangles. The horse is under veterinary care and the owner is taking biosecurity precautions and under self quarantine. For more information go to: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles