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Strangles

Palm Beach County, FL

Outbreak Identifier: 6693

Alert ID: 4171

January 02, 2025

Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

Source: FDACS Veterinary Medical Officer

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

Horse 1:
Age: 12; Gender: Mare; Usage: Breeding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 12/30/2024; Clinical Signs: Nasel discharge and fever; Confirmation Date: 12/31/2024; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown;

Comments: This is Florida's first confirmed case of strangles in 2025;

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