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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.



Gaston County, NC
Outbreak Identifier: 6569
Alert ID: 4039
October 09, 2024
Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

Attending Veterinarian

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Exposed: 3; 
Facility Type: Farm; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 9; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Thoroughbred (TB); Usage: Trail Riding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/13/2024; Clinical Signs: ataxia, lethargy, fever, inappetence, lip twitching; Confirmation Date: 8/30/2024; Horse Status: Recovered; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;