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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.



Marion County, FL
Outbreak Identifier: 6562
Alert ID: 4033
October 09, 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: Stallion; Breed: Paso Fino; Onset of Clinical Signs: 10/2/2024; Clinical Signs: Depression, elevated temperature, head shaking, muscle twitching, incoordination, weakness of hind limbs.; Confirmation Date: 10/9/2024; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown;

Comments: This is the 6th confirmed case in Florida for 2024;