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Strangles

Grey County, ON

Outbreak Identifier: 6107

Alert ID: 3562

January 31, 2024

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: OMAFRA

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Suspected: 8;
Facility Type: Private Facility;

Horse 1:
Age: 2; Gender: Filly; Breed: Mixed breed; Onset of Clinical Signs: 1/25/2024; Clinical Signs: This filly developed a fever (40.9 C), purulent nasal discharge and enlarged submandibular lymph nodes. The other horses in the barn were recovering from similar signs.; Confirmation Date: 1/26/2024; Horse Status: Recovering;

Comments: The farm is under voluntary movement restrictions and the owner has implemented infection control procedures. The farm is under veterinary supervision.;

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