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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.



Jackson County, FL
Outbreak Identifier: 6647
Alert ID: 4120
November 20, 2024
Confirmed Case(s) - No Quarantine

FDACS Veterinary Medical Officer

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

Horse 1: 
Age: 1; Gender: Filly; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 11/7/2024; Clinical Signs: Incoordination, head pressing, inability to stand; Confirmation Date: 11/20/2024; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

Comments: This is Florida's 22nd confirmed case for 2024;