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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.



Alachua County, FL
Outbreak Identifier: 6316
Alert ID: 3794
July 23, 2024
Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

FDACS Veterinary Medical Officer

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

Horse 1: 
Age: 12; Gender: Mare; Breed: Pony; Onset of Clinical Signs: 6/21/2024; Clinical Signs: Depression, incoordination, weakness in hind limbs, inability to stand.; Confirmation Date: 7/19/2024; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

Comments: This is Florida's 18th case of EEE for 2024;