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Equine Influenza

Simcoe County, ON

Outbreak Identifier: 6645

Alert ID: 4118

November 18, 2024

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: OMAFA

Number Confirmed: 2;
Number Suspected: Unknown;
Number Exposed: Unknown;
Facility Type: Private Facility;

Horse 1:
Gender: Mare; Breed: Miniature Horse; Onset of Clinical Signs: 11/4/2024; Clinical Signs: Fever, coughing and nasal discharge in a group of miniature horses. Two minis were new to the property, were housed separately for two weeks but were adjacent to the resident herd's paddock.; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

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

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