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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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