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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.



Jefferson County, NY
Outbreak Identifier: 6543
Alert ID: 4017
October 04, 2024
Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

State Animal Health Official

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

Horse 1: 
Age: 3; Gender: Mare; Breed: Morgan; Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/26/2024; Clinical Signs: Horse was noted by owners to be lethargic with head hanging down. Vet came to examine and noted fever of 105.8, dull mentation, facial fasciculations, leaning against stall, ataxia.; Horse Status: Unknown; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;