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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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Waldo County, ME
Outbreak Identifier: 5980
Alert ID: 3422
October 18, 2023
Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry

Number Confirmed: 1
Number Exposed: Unknown
Facility Type: Private Facility 
Age: Weanling; Gender: Colt; Breed: Belgian; Onset of Clinical Signs: 10/6/2023
Clinical Signs: Acute progression of neurologic signs; Confirmation Date: 10/17/2023; Horse Status: Deceased; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated