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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.



Washington County, NY
Outbreak Identifier: 6377
Alert ID: 3855
August 20, 2024
Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

State Animal Health Official

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Exposed: Unknown; 
Facility Type: Farm; 

Horse 1: 
Breed: Standardbred; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/8/2024; Clinical Signs: Owner had reported impaired vision, dysphagia and circling a few days prior to its death.; Horse Status: Deceased; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;