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Equine Influenza

Northumberland County, ON

Outbreak Identifier: 6662

Alert ID: 4138

November 25, 2024

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: OMAFA

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Suspected: Unknown;
Number Exposed: Unknown;

Horse 1:
Age: 7; Gender: Mare; Clinical Signs: This mare was bought from a sale. Approximately 5 days later it developed clinical signs and by the time is was examined by the veterinarian on Nov 20, it had profuse nasal discharge and cough. Other horses on the property have a very mild cough. Most of the horses at the facility are vaccinated for influenza and are clinically well.; Confirmation Date: 11/23/2024; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown;

Comments: The facillity manager is working with their veterinarian on voluntary animal movement restrictions and biosecurity.;

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