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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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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Région des Laurentides, QC

Outbreak Identifier: 6094

Alert ID: 3548

January 05, 2024

Exposed Horses - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: MAPAQ

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: Unknown;
Facility Type: Stable;

Horse 1:
Age: 15; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Pleasure Riding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 12/29/2023; Clinical Signs: Proprioceptive ataxia of posterior and anterior limbs, difficulty in rising, altered mental state, abnormality of cranial nerves. Positive evolution of the neurological state (ataxia and mental state always altered, but improving).; Confirmation Date: 1/4/2024; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated;

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