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Strangles

Bruce County, ON

Outbreak Identifier: 6029

Alert ID: 3473

November 03, 2023

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: OMAFRA

Number Confirmed: 2;
Number Suspected: 1;
Number Exposed: 6;

Horse 1:
Clinical Signs: Three horses have developed nasal discharge and 2 of the 3 have submandibular lymph node enlargement. Two horses tested positive for S. equi on bacterial culture.; Confirmation Date: 10/27/2023;

Comments: The facility has implemented voluntary movement restrictions under veterinary supervision.;

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