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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.



Tuscola County, MI
Outbreak Identifier: 6612
Alert ID: 4083
October 25, 2024
Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Exposed: Unknown; 
Number Euthanized: 1; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 12; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 10/15/2024; Clinical Signs: Severe ataxia and weakness, progressing to being recumbent with an ability to rise.; Confirmation Date: 10/24/2024; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Undervaccinated;