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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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Polk County, FL
Outbreak Identifier: 5860
Alert ID: 3298
September 12, 2023
Suspected Case - Official Quarantine

FDACS Veterinary Medical Officer

Number Suspected: 3; 
Number Exposed: 12; 
Facility Type: Private Facility; 
Comments: 27th case of Strangles in Florida for 2023.;