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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.



Dona Ana County, NM
Outbreak Identifier: 6342
Alert ID: 3822
August 09, 2024
Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

State Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 4; 
Number Exposed: Unknown; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 2; Gender: Filly; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Racing; Clinical Signs: None; Confirmation Date: 8/7/2024; Horse Status: Quarantined; 

Horse 2: 
Age: 9; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Racing; Clinical Signs: None; Confirmation Date: 8/7/2024; Horse Status: Quarantined; 

Horse 3: 
Age: 8; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Racing; Clinical Signs: None; Confirmation Date: 8/7/2024; Horse Status: Quarantined; 

Horse 4: 
Age: 2; Gender: Filly; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Racing; Clinical Signs: None; Confirmation Date: 8/7/2024; Horse Status: Quarantined; 

Comments: Horses are currently quarantined and testing of additional horses is being scheduled.;