Outbreaks | Equine Disease Communication Center

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.

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Strangles

Wellington County, ON

Outbreak Identifier: 6442

Alert ID: 3919

September 06, 2024

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: OMAFA

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

Horse 1:
Age: 15; Gender: Mare; Breed: Standardbred; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/29/2024; Clinical Signs: This mare developed a fever and swelling in the throat region. Swab was positive for S. equi on PCR.; Horse Status: Recovering;

Comments: To see past and present facilities affected by Strangles in Ontario go to: https://www.oahn.ca/resources/ontario-equine-disease-alerts/ and enter the disease surveillance portal.;

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