Outbreaks | Equine Disease Communication Center

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.

Disease

Outbreak States

Start Date

End Date

Strangles

City of Toronto, ON

Outbreak Identifier: 6063

Alert ID: 3512

December 04, 2023

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: OMAFRA

Number Confirmed: 5;
Number Exposed: Unknown;

Horse 1:
Age: 24; Gender: Mare; Onset of Clinical Signs: 11/30/2023; Clinical Signs: This mare developed submandibular abscesses and two others developed a fever. These three horses plus two more close contacts are positive for S. equi on PCR.; Confirmation Date: 12/2/2023; Horse Status: Recovering;

Comments: The facility owner has implemented voluntary movement restrictions and biosecurity protocols under veterinary supervision.;

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