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Marion County, FL
Outbreak Identifier: 6548
Alert ID: 4022
October 07, 2024
Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

FDACS Veterinary Medical Officer

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

Horse 1: 
Age: 4; Gender: Mare; Breed: Thoroughbred (TB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/28/2024; Clinical Signs: Apprehension, elevated temperature, inability to stand; Confirmation Date: 10/4/2024; Horse Status: Deceased; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

Comments: This is Florida's 5th confirmed case for 2024;