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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.



Herkimer County, NY
Outbreak Identifier: 6451
Alert ID: 3928
September 07, 2024
Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

State Animal Health Official

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

Horse 1: 
Age: 16; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Percheron; Clinical Signs: Horse was recumbent on 9/2. Despite veterinary exam and treatment, horse remained mostly recumbent, withnhypersalivating, dysphagia. He died 2 days later.; Horse Status: Deceased; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;