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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.



Marion County, MS
Outbreak Identifier: 5981
Alert ID: 3423
October 19, 2023
Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

State Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Exposed: 1; 
Facility Type: Private Facility; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 18; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 10/5/2023;
Clinical Signs: swelling under jaw with drainage; Confirmation Date: 10/11/2023; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown;