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Strangles

Jackson County, MI

Outbreak Identifier: 3059

Alert ID: 3117

July 26, 2023

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Number Confirmed: 2
Number Suspected: 2
Number Exposed: Unknown
Age: 12; Gender: Mare; Breed: Appaloosa; Onset of Clinical Signs: 5/7/2023;
Clinical Signs: Fever, lethargy, nasal discharge; Confirmation Date: 5/15/2023; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;
Comments: Total of 2 confirmed cases from this premises to date. First case was reported in early June. MDARD received information on second case on July 25, 2023, though second case from early May 2023.

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

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