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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 Influenza

City of Ottawa, ON

Outbreak Identifier: 6634

Alert ID: 4107

November 12, 2024

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: OMAFA

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

Horse 1:
Age: 2; Gender: Colt; Breed: Draft; Onset of Clinical Signs: 10/31/2024; Clinical Signs: This colt is one of several horses on the farm that developed a fever, cough and nasal discharge.; Confirmation Date: 11/5/2024; Horse Status: Recovering;

Comments: The farm owner has instituted voluntary animal movement restrictions and is working with their veterinarian.;

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