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Strangles

Estrie, QC

Outbreak Identifier: 6208

Alert ID: 3668

April 11, 2024

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: MAPAQ

Number Confirmed: 2;
Number Suspected: 10;
Number Exposed: Unknown;
Facility Type: Stable;

Horse 1:
Gender: Gelding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 4/2/2024; Clinical Signs: Fever, reduced appetite; Confirmation Date: 4/10/2024; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

Horse 2:
Age: 10; Gender: Gelding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 4/6/2024; Clinical Signs: Fever, cough; Confirmation Date: 4/10/2024; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

Horse 3:
Age: 8; Gender: Gelding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 4/6/2024; Clinical Signs: Fever, Nasal discharge, cough; Confirmation Date: 4/10/2024; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

Horse 4:
Age: 9; Gender: Gelding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 4/6/2024; Clinical Signs: Fever, Nasal discharge and cough; Confirmation Date: 4/10/2024; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

Comments: The strangle cases followed the introduction of a horse from Ontario in late March.;

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