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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.



Polk County, FL
Outbreak Identifier: 6796
Alert ID: 4293
April 04, 2025
Confirmed Case(s) - Official Quarantine

FDACS Veterinary Medical Officer

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

Horse 1: 
Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 3/27/2025; Confirmation Date: 4/2/2025; 

Comments: This is Florida's 12th confirmed case of Strangles for 2025;