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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.



Alachua County, FL
Outbreak Identifier: 6725
Alert ID: 4210
February 03, 2025
Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

FDACS Veterinary Medical Officer

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

Horse 1: 
Gender: Mare; Breed: Miniature Horse; Onset of Clinical Signs: 1/29/2025; Clinical Signs: Nasal discharge and fever; Confirmation Date: 1/31/2025; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown;

Comments: This is Florida's 4th confirmed case of Strangles in 2025.;