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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.

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Elgin County, ON

Outbreak Identifier: 6616

Alert ID: 4088

October 30, 2024

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: OMAFA

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Exposed: 2;
Facility Type: Private Facility;

Horse 1:
Age: 4; Gender: Mare; Breed: Standardbred; Onset of Clinical Signs: 10/28/2024; Clinical Signs: This mare developed acute neurologic signs and is responding well to supportive treatment.; Confirmation Date: 10/29/2024; Horse Status: Recovering;

Comments: The facility owner has voluntarily stopped animal movements and is working with their veterinarian to implement biosecurity protocols.;

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