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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.

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Strangles

Union County, OH

Outbreak Identifier: 6459

Alert ID: 3935

September 11, 2024

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: Attending Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Suspected: 3;
Number Exposed: 3;
Facility Type: Private Facility;

Horse 1:
Age: 9; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Pony; Usage: Jumping; Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/9/2024; Clinical Signs: Coughing, Mild Nasal Discharge; Confirmation Date: 9/11/2024; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Undervaccinated;

Horse 2:
Age: 15; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Miniature Horse; Usage: Pet; Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/9/2024; Clinical Signs: Moderate nasal discharge, coughing, wheezes, fever; Horse Status: Exposed; Vaccination Status: Undervaccinated;

Horse 3:
Age: 10; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Welsh Cross; Usage: Jumping; Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/9/2024; Clinical Signs: Cough; Horse Status: Exposed; Vaccination Status: Undervaccinated;

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