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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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Strangles

Perth County, ON

Outbreak Identifier: 6670

Alert ID: 4146

December 05, 2024

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: OMAFA

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

Horse 1:
Age: 3; Gender: Filly; Breed: Standardbred; Usage: Breeding; Clinical Signs: This filly developed lethargy, a low grade fever and a draining abscess under the jaw. A sample from the abscess was positive on culture and PCR for S. equi.;

Comments: The farm owner is working with their veterinarian on voluntary animal movement restrictions and biosecurity. To see past and present Strangles cases in Ontario go to: https://www.oahn.ca/resources/ontario-equine-disease-alerts/ and enter the disease surveillance portal.;

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