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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.



Orange County, FL
Outbreak Identifier: 6829
Alert ID: 4335
May 02, 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: 
Gender: Gelding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 4/23/2025; Clinical Signs: Nasel Discharge, Fever; Confirmation Date: 5/1/2025; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; 

Comments: This is Florida's 17th positive strangles for 2025;