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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.



Madison County, TN
Outbreak Identifier: 6575
Alert ID: 4045
October 10, 2024
Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

Attending Veterinarian

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

Horse 1: 
Age: Weanling; Gender: Filly; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/27/2024; Clinical Signs: Acute onset neurologic signs (head-pressing, altered mentation); severe ataxia, neck stiffness, cranial nerve abnormalities; Confirmation Date: 10/8/2024; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;