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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.



Strangles
Holmes County, FL
Outbreak Identifier: 6315
Alert ID: 3793
July 23, 2024
Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

FDACS Veterinary Medical Officer

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Suspected: 1; 
Number Exposed: Unknown; 
Facility Type: Private Facility; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 17; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Rodeo; Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/17/2024; Clinical Signs: Facial swelling, enlarged submandibular lymph nodes; Confirmation Date: 7/22/2024; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown;

Comments: This is Florida's 34th case for 2024;