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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.



Palm Beach County, FL
Outbreak Identifier: 6721
Alert ID: 4205
January 31, 2025
Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

FDACS Veterinary Medical Officer

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

Horse 1: 
Age: 13; Gender: Mare; Breed: Warmblood (WB); Usage: Breeding; Clinical Signs: Nasel Discharge, Fever; Confirmation Date: 1/30/2025; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown;

Comments: This is Florida's 3 confirmed strangles for 2025.;