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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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Lyme Disease

Butler County, OH

Outbreak Identifier: 5716

Alert ID: 3158

August 10, 2023

Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

Source: Attending Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Suspected: Unknown;
Number Exposed: Unknown;
Facility Type: Boarding Facility;
Age: 19; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Standardbred; Usage: Pleasure Riding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/1/2023;
Clinical Signs: Musculoskeletal pain- mild/several sites; Confirmation Date: 8/3/2023; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

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