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Strangles

Wellington County, ON

Outbreak Identifier: 6219

Alert ID: 3679

April 15, 2024

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: OMAFRA

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Suspected: 3;
Number Exposed: Unknown;
Facility Type: Boarding Facility;

Horse 1:
Age: 10; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Thoroughbred (TB); Clinical Signs: This gelding developed a draining submandibular lymph node and nasal discharge. Discharges were positive for S. equi on PCR.;

Comments: The facility manager is working with their veterinarian on voluntary animal movement restrictions and infection control procedures.;

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