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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.



Brevard County, FL
Outbreak Identifier: 6492
Alert ID: 3968
September 19, 2024
Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

FDACS Veterinary Medical Officer

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

Horse 1: 
Age: 1; Gender: Filly; Breed: Miniature Horse; Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/11/2024; Clinical Signs: Muscle twitching, incoordination,; Confirmation Date: 9/18/2024; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

Comments: This is Florida's 3rd confirmed case of 2024;