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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.



Volusia County, FL
Outbreak Identifier: 6046
Alert ID: 3494
November 16, 2023
Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

FDACS Veterinary Medical Officer

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

Horse 1: 
Age: 3; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Trail Riding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 11/7/2023; Clinical Signs: Elevated Temperature, Incoordination, Inability to stand, head pressing; Confirmation Date: 11/14/2023; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown;

Comments: This is Florida's 14th EEE of 2023;