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Equine Influenza

United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, ON

Outbreak Identifier: 6627

Alert ID: 4099

November 06, 2024

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: OMAFA

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Suspected: 9;
Number Exposed: 20;
Facility Type: Private Facility;

Horse 1:
Age: Yearling; Gender: Colt; Breed: Warmblood (WB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 10/28/2024; Clinical Signs: This yearling developed a fever and nasal discharge around October 28. About 8 to 10 other horses are affected with fever/nasal discharge/cough. Many are under- or unvaccinated for influenza. Those horses that are vaccinated for influenza, because they leave the property, are minimally affected.; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

Comments: The facility is under voluntary animal movement restrictions and the owner is working with their veterinarian on biosecurity.;

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