Outbreaks | Equine Disease Communication Center

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

City of Hamilton, ON

Outbreak Identifier: 6696

Alert ID: 4174

January 06, 2025

Confirmed Case(s) - Voluntary Quarantine

Source: OMAFA

Number Confirmed: 1;
Number Suspected: 2;
Number Exposed: Unknown;
Facility Type: Private Facility;

Horse 1:
Age: 13; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 12/29/2024; Clinical Signs: This gelding developed significant nasal discharge on Dec 29 and tested positive for S. equi. Two other horses on the property developed clinical signs.; Confirmation Date: 1/3/2025; Horse Status: Isolated; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated;

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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