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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: 6618
Alert ID: 4090
October 30, 2024
Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

FDACS Veterinary Medical Officer

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

Horse 1: 
Age: 11; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Selle Faancais; Onset of Clinical Signs: 10/22/2024; Clinical Signs: Depression, Muscle twitching, Incoordination, Weakness in hind limbs, Listlessness.; Confirmation Date: 10/30/2024; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

Comments: This is Florida's 8th confirmed case of WNV for 2024;