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Strangles

Lapeer County, MI

Outbreak Identifier: 5612

Alert ID: 3103

July 17, 2023

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Number Confirmed: 4
Number Suspected: Unknown
Number Exposed: Unknown
Age: 15; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 5/8/2023
Clinical Signs: Fever, nasal discharge, swollen lymph node; Confirmation Date: 7/6/2023; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated
Comments: This is the fourth case reported from the affected premises. Three prior cases reported in May 2023 (alert 3021) - early June 2023 (alert 3061). Though ill in May 2023, the fourth case was confirmed during testing in July for quarantine release and has been under voluntary quarantine since May 2023.
Previous Alerts: 3061, 3021

For more information about Strangles, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles

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