Disease Alerts

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.



Ottawa County, MI
Outbreak Identifier: 6187
Alert ID: 3659
April 04, 2024
Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Number Confirmed: 5; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 7; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Confirmation Date: 3/28/2024; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

Comments: Four cases were previously reported. This is the 5th strangles case from this premises.; 
Previous Alerts: 3647, 3641