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Potomac Horse Fever

Scott County, KY

Outbreak Identifier: 5650

Alert ID: 3067

June 21, 2023

Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

Source: Kentucky Department of Agriculture

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: Unknown;
Facility Type: Private Facility;
Age: 20; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Mixed breed; Usage: Retired/Pensioned; Onset of Clinical Signs: 6/15/2023;
Clinical Signs: febrile, uncomfortable, diarrhea; Confirmation Date: 6/17/2023; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;
Comments: This is the first confirmed PHF case reported in KY this year and is being posted to EDCC for awareness/informational purpose.

For more information, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/potomac-horse-fever

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