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Disease Alerts

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.



Okaloosa County, FL
Outbreak Identifier: 6735
Alert ID: 4221
February 13, 2025
Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

FDACS Veterinary Medical Officer

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

Horse 1: 
Age: 3; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Mustang; Onset of Clinical Signs: 2/7/2025; Clinical Signs: Submandibular swelling, purulent nasal discharge, fever; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated;

Comments: This is Florida's 8th confirmed case of Strangles in 2025;