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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.



Sarasota County, FL
Outbreak Identifier: 6668
Alert ID: 4144
December 03, 2024
Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

FDACS Veterinary Medical Officer

Number Confirmed: 1; 
Number Exposed: Unknown; 
Facility Type: Boarding Facility; 

Horse 1: 
Onset of Clinical Signs: 11/27/2024; Clinical Signs: Fever of unknown origin, nasal swab submitted; Confirmation Date: 11/27/2024; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated;

Comments: This is Florida's 38th confirmed case of strangles for 2024;