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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.



Marion County, FL
Outbreak Identifier: 6728
Alert ID: 4213
February 09, 2025
Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

FDACS Veterinary Medical Officer

Number Suspected: 1; 
Number Exposed: 7; 
Facility Type: Private Facility; 

Horse 1: 
Age: 16; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Clinical Signs: Purulent nasal discharge and fever; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;

Comments: This is Florida's 5th case of strangles for 2025.;